Groundskeeper

Encore HCS; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore HCS in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a groundskeeping and maintenance professional to perform landscaping, cleaning duties, and light repairs at our facilities.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and basic knowledge of grounds equipment; you will maintain grounds, trim shrubs, snow removal in winter, and ensure safety and cleanliness across the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Familiar with basic groundskeeping tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and flowerbeds including mulching, weeding, planting, edging, watering, and seasonal cleanup.
• Clean parking lots, entrances, curbs, and building surroundings; remove trash and transport to disposal area.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs; perform light maintenance or painting as needed.
• Perform snow removal and salting of sidewalks and entrances; operate snow blower as required.
• Adhere to safety procedures and work environment standards.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Maintain grounds and flowerbeds to include (mulch, weed, plant flowers, cultivate, edge, water, and perform seasonal cleanup).
• Perform general cleaning of grounds by picking up papers and trash; cleaning parking lots, curbs, underground parking garages, and all entrances to building.
• Remove trash by emptying trash containers; transporting materials to disposal area.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs.
• Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform snow removal, shoveling, snow blower operation, salting sidewalks and entrances, cleaning snow from vehicles.
• Perform light maintenance/painting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environment and Physical Demands:

Physical Activities:

• Constantly standing, walking, talking, hearing, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, feeling, grasping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive movement.
• Occasionally sitting, driving, climbing stairs, ladders or other climbing and balancing.

Range of Motion:

• Constantly being able to move from waist to shoulder and waist and below height.
• Occasionally being able to move from shoulder and above.

Weight Lifting Requirements:

• Being able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Vision Requirements:

• Constantly utilizing color vision (identifying and distinguishing colors), peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Exposure:

• Constantly operating a motor vehicle, hand/power tools, and other equipment.
• Occasionally being exposed to biohazard materials, chemical hazards, and body fluids/blood.
• Required to wear protective clothing, hearing protection, and respiratory protection other than surgical mask.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Familiar with basic tools and groundskeeping equipment.
• Janitorial or landscaping background helpful.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report screening.
• Must maintain insurability under company vehicle insurance policy.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.