GROUNDSKEEPER

ABM industries; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries in Rochester, MI is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain grounds by mowing, trimming, pruning, and planting as needed. On-the-job training is provided and the role supports snow removal in winter months.

Responsibilities include operating mowers, blowers, sprinkler systems, keeping walkways clear, and performing basic carpentry or painting tasks. ABM promotes a veteran-friendly workplace with comprehensive 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.
• No experience required and on the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds with mowing, trimming, and edging.
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform landscape duties: leaf removal, pruning, fertilizing, watering.
• Remove litter and empty trash cans to keep areas clean.
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure pedestrian safety.
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks as needed.
• Remove ice and snow from walks and lots, apply ice melt and sand.
• Establish new plants and plantings in landscape and greenhouse settings.
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to maintain plant moisture.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment and report needed changes.
• Maintain safe work areas during and after projects.
• Assist with spills cleanup as required.

Skills

Driver's license

No experience required

Education

No high school diploma or equivalent required

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.

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

Qualifications

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

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.