Groundskeeper

Case Farms, Inc.; Farmerville (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Grounds Keeper to maintain outdoor spaces and support farm operations. You will perform routine grounds care, lawn maintenance, weed control, and irrigation management while complying with safety standards.

Responsibilities include rounds, on-call night shift support, some holidays, and coordinating with the manager. A valid driver's license and clear communication are required; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of grounds keeping/gardening experience.
• Must communicate clearly with managers and personnel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows detailed routine grounds keeping duties.
• Waters and maintains plants, lawn, and grounds as needed.
• Mows, trims, weeds, and maintains yard areas.
• Completes inventory of supplies and informs management when running low.
• On-call for night shifts and some holiday work.
• Perform all other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Follows detailed routine grounds keeping duties.
• Waters all plants, flowers, and grass on property by hand, sprinkler or other methods as needed.
• Mows and trims lawn areas.
• Pulls weeds by hand or uses “weed wacker” as appropriate.
• Planting, fertilizing, and other gardening jobs as needed.
• Maintains and operates drip watering system if applicable.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all outside areas including grounds keeping and garbage maintenance.
• Keeps all related equipment clean, maintained, and stored properly.
• Keeps equipment storage room neat, clean, and organized.
• Completes inventory of supplies and informs manager when additional supplies are needed.
• Keeps the entire property free of litter, cigarette butts, and other trash.
• Shall perform routine “rounds” of the grounds in the evening.
• Will be on call for night shift persons in case of problems.
• Work on some holidays.
• Perform all other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 6 months of grounds keeping/gardening experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and other personnel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.

• Work in an outside environment and inside environment. Sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work inside may be dusty, hot, and humid.
• Work in noisy environment and moving equipment.
• Work daily.
• Will be on call for night shift persons in case of problems.
• Work on some holidays.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, walking, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Stamina to maintain continuous physical effort for the durations of the shift on a regular basis.

Case Farms is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Case Farms participates in the E-Verify system and uses tools made available by the federal government to confirm employment eligibility of all team members. Persons offered employment are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.

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