Grounds Technician: Growth, Benefits & Onsite Impact

Edward Rose & Sons, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

On-the-job training

Generous paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Edward Rose & Sons, LLC is seeking a Grounds Technician to join its on-site operations in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on maintaining the apartment community’s grounds, ensuring a safe and pleasant living environment for residents, and supporting irrigation systems.

The position requires outdoor work in varied weather, physical capability to lift and move items, and reliable transportation. Paid training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to shovel snow and spread salt during snow season.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures (hot and cold).
• Lift at least 20 pounds and push/pull up to 80 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment community.
• Maintain parking lots, grounds, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms as applicable.
• Collect and remove trash as needed.
• Weed beds using appropriate tools.
• Monitor irrigation system to ensure proper watering.
• Repair or replace sprinkler heads and lines as needed.
• Report unhealthy lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to management.
• Edging around trees and landscape borders for neat appearance.
• Rake grounds and sweep sidewalks and parking areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication

Lifting ability

Driver's license

Tools

Irrigation knowledge

Job description

Edward Rose & Sons, LLC is seeking a Grounds Technician to join its on-site operations in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on maintaining the apartment community’s grounds, ensuring a safe and pleasant living environment for residents, and supporting irrigation systems.

The position requires outdoor work in varied weather, physical capability to lift and move items, and reliable transportation. Paid training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.