Groundskeeper

cw; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

C&W Services is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain grounds including lawns, pathways, and parking areas at client locations. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, pruning, spraying, leaf cleanup, planting, watering, and basic repairs.

The role requires a high school diploma and a multi-skill background with shift flexibility, including weekends and holidays. Experience in grounds maintenance and operation of common tools is needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• An accredited apprentice program and/or trade school is a plus.
• Must be willing to continue training to stay current with equipment and tech.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns with hand or power mower.
• Edge and trim around walks, beds, walls using clippers and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs/trees to shape or remove damaged growth.
• Spray fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides as needed.
• Rake and bag leaves; clean grounds of litter.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; water with sprinkler systems.
• Repair fences, gates, and walls; perform drainage maintenance.
• Operate tractors with attachments for grounds maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mower operation

Tool handling

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprentice program or trade school (plus)

Tools

Mowers

Pruning shears

Chain saw

Sprayer

Carpentry tools

Masonry tools

Job description

Groundskeeper

Job Description

Function / Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of grounds for all lawns, fields, walks, pathways, roads and parking lots at the client location.
• Mow lawns, using hand mower or power mower.
• Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs, using shears, pruning shears or chain saws.
• Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides, using hand or automatic sprayer.
• Rake and bag or bum leaves using rake.
• Clean grounds and remove litter, using spiked stick or broom.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, using gardening tools.
• Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
• Repair fences, gates, walls and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools.
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller.
• Sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears, using file or knife sharpener.
• Follow all C&W Services and site‑specific health and safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support C&W Services in delivering our mission to the client.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Have completed an accredited apprentice program and /or graduated from a trade school a plus.
• Must be willing to continue training in skill sets to maintain knowledge of the latest equipment and technologies.

Experience

• Three years' experience as a groundskeeper. Have familiarity with grounds maintenance for facilities of similar size and scope.
• Must have multi‑skill set knowledge (Landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation, etc.).
• Have the ability and willingness to work rotational shift, including days, evenings, nights as well as overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

Other

• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Able to operate golf carts and other motor vehicles.
• Understanding the importance of priority of work tasks.

About Us

A leader in facilities services with 65 years of experience. C&W Services is one of the largest facility services companies in the USA & Canada with a 65-year history of helping clients drive down operating expenses, increase facility efficiency and up‑time, enable strategic business decisions and create positive experiences for the people who work, shop, learn, live and play in the facilities we maintain. We’re building the best team in the industry – our people are the heart and vitality of C&W Services. In joining C&W Services, you’re joining a firm with a rich history, blue‑chip client list, and the backing of sister company Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world’s largest property advisory firms and the reason for our success is simple - talented people. Visit our website at https://cwservices.com.

Learn why C&W Services is an ideal place for veterans to continue their careers: https://cwservices.com/veterans/.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This position requires compliance with our COVID related protocols, which may also include client‑specific requirements. This might include, but is not limited to, either providing documentation of full vaccination as per CDC (if in U.S.) or public health mandate (if in Canada) guidelines or agreeing to regular COVID testing.

Benefits & Compensation

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $11.90 - $14.00

Equal Opportunity

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

ADA Accommodation

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: C&W Services