Groundskeeper

Scruggs Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Scruggs Company is seeking a Groundskeeper for their South Georgia division. The successful candidate will landscape and maintain grounds using various tools and equipment, ensuring safety and adherence to rules. Responsibilities include operating mowers and vehicles, caring for established lawns, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and six months to one year of relevant experience. Attention to detail, teamwork, and adaptability are essential traits for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information.
• Must be thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must be able to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment like mowers and tractors.
• Maintain grounds and landscape using various tools.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in work processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicles and powered equipment

Job description

The Scruggs Company is currently looking for a Groundskeeper at our South Georgia division. The Groundskeeper will landscape and maintain grounds of property using hand and/or power tools or equipment. Will work and operate equipment in a safe manner and adhere to all safety and environmental rules.

Primary duties:

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, trimmers, electric clippers, and pruning saws.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, or fences using hand or power tools.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots or other grounds features.
• Ensure all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Responsible for notifying department lead of any potential safety or equipment issues immediately.
• Responsible for following processes and procedures correctly.
• Responsible for wearing appropriate clothing, shoes, and personnel protective equipment.
• All other duties assigned or required.
• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, schedule work in efficient and productive manner. Ability to focus on key priority, juggle multiple projects, and manages time effectively.
• Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to listen, comprehend directives, inquiries and/or comments, and decipher intent and meaning.
• Must have the ability to exhibit a can‑do attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100lbs (+-50%) of the time
• Standing/walking/climbing (+-75%) of the time
• Occasional sitting in a normal position for an extended time (+-25%) of the time
• Frequent reaching/handling/feeling (+-70%) of the time
• Frequent use of finger dexterity (+70%) of the time.

Education:

Ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Ideal candidate should have six months to one-year relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.