Groundskeeper

ABM industries; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer in Hartford, CT to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming, and planting as needed. On-the-job training provided and full-time shift.

The role includes operating lawn care equipment, snow removal, and supporting athletic field preparation for events. Driver's license preferred; 18+ required; background in groundskeeping is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Operational knowledge of pruning and horticultural equipment.
• Operational knowledge of landscaping equipment including tractors, mowers, hedge trimmers, edgers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns, trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls.
• Trim bushes and trees; plant bushes and flowers; apply lawn care chemicals as needed.
• Remove snow and spread salt; ensure safety of roads, parking lots and walks.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Hedge trimmers

Edgers

Job description

Overview

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.

Shift- Full-Time

Pay: $24.32/hr

• The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on 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 (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf)

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Additionally:

• Responsible for marking and other necessary preparations of all athletic fields for any games or practices as required
• Must be available to work athletics events or other college events as needed (this includes events that are not during normal business hours)

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Operational knowledge of all pruning and horticultural equipment
• Operational knowledge of all landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, hedge trimmers, edgers, etc.
• Athletic grounds work (lining fields, baseball/softball infield care, turf care, etc.)
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

REQNUMBER: 166181

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.