Groundskeeper

C&W Services (S); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain client-site outdoor spaces, including lawns, walkways, and landscaped areas. The role covers turf care, equipment operation, and adherence to safety policies to ensure a safe, clean exterior environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in groundskeeping, experience with irrigation and landscape maintenance, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced facility setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with preferred apprenticeship or trade training.
• Minimum three years in groundskeeping or outdoor facility maintenance.
• Experience with commercial/industrial grounds and large facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of turf care, irrigation, and landscape practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, landscaping, sidewalks, and parking areas across the client property.
• Mow, edge, weed, and trim around landscapes and structures.
• Prune trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides per regulations.
• Operate tractors, mowers, golf carts, and other grounds equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on fences and pathways.
• Support seasonal grounds activities and weather-related cleanup.
• Follow safety policies and client environmental requirements.

Skills

Equipment operation

Fertilizers handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Apprenticeship or vocational training in landscaping or related field (preferred)

Job description

Groundskeeper

C&W Services is seeking a dedicated and reliable Groundskeeper to support a client site by maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of all outdoor grounds and landscaped areas. This position is responsible for the care and maintenance of lawns, walkways, parking areas, trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, and other exterior property features. The ideal candidate will have experience operating landscaping equipment, performing routine grounds maintenance, and working safely in a fast-paced facility environment while delivering exceptional service to our client.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all lawns, landscaped areas, fields, pathways, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots throughout the assigned client property.
• Mow grass and maintain turf using hand-operated or powered mowing equipment.
• Trim, edge, and weed around sidewalks, curbs, flower beds, fences, walls, and other landscaped areas.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and plants to promote healthy growth and maintain an attractive appearance.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other landscape treatments in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Plant and maintain grass, flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscape materials.
• Water lawns, plants, and landscaped areas using hoses, irrigation systems, sprinklers, and other watering equipment.
• Rake, collect, and properly dispose of leaves, debris, and landscape waste.
• Pick up litter and maintain a clean, safe, and professional exterior environment.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, including tractors, mowers, spreaders, rollers, golf carts, and other landscape machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to fences, gates, walkways, retaining walls, and other exterior structures.
• Clean and maintain drainage systems, ditches, culverts, and stormwater pathways to ensure proper water flow.
• Inspect tools and equipment regularly and perform basic maintenance such as sharpening blades and cutting tools.
• Support snow removal, weather-related cleanup efforts, and other seasonal grounds maintenance activities as required.
• Follow all C&W Services and client-specific environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Accurately prioritize work assignments and respond to client needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support operational and client objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program, vocational training, or trade school related to landscaping, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor facility maintenance.
• Experience maintaining commercial, industrial, campus, manufacturing, distribution, or similar large-scale facilities preferred.
• Working knowledge of landscaping practices, irrigation systems, turf care, plant maintenance, and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Experience operating tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, golf carts, and other groundskeeping equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of proper use and handling of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and related materials.
• Ability to identify maintenance priorities and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe and visually appealing environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing technical and safety training to remain current with industry standards, equipment, and technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks in all seasons.

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 pa