Groundskeeper

ABM industries; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls. You will trim bushes and trees, plant shrubs and flowers, and apply lawn care chemicals as needed.

On-the-job training is provided and the schedule runs Saturday to Wednesday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. The position offers an hourly pay of $22.24 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming lawns, edging along walkways and beds.
• Trim shrubs and trees, plant bushes and flowers where needed.
• Operate mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems; basic carpentry and painting tasks during work if needed.

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls; trims bushes and trees; plants bushes and flowers; applies lawn care chemicals, as needed; and removes snow and spreads salt. On-the-job- training is provided.

Schedule: Saturday to Wednesday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Pay Rate: $22.24 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.

ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

Military Occupational Specialty Code: 11B, 12T, 88M, BU, 1341, 3E2X1

• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
• No experience required and on the job training provided