Groundskeeper

Cushman & Wakefield; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in the United States seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, walkways, and parking areas at the client site. The role includes mowing, edging, pruning, spraying, litter removal, planting, irrigation, and basic repairs, following site safety policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, completion of an apprenticeship or trade school is a plus, and at least three years of groundskeeping experience. Overtime, weekends, and various shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency. Apprenticeship or trade school is a plus.
• Three years' groundskeeping experience; multi-skill knowledge across landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns with hand or power mower; edge around walks and beds.
• Prune shrubs and trees; trim and shape as needed.
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.

Skills

Mowing

Edging

Pruning

Irrigation

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / Apprenticeship

Tools

Lawn mower

Sprayer

Tractor

Job description

Job TitleGroundskeeper Job Description Summary

Responsible for maintenance of grounds for all lawns, fields, walks, pathways, roads and parking lots at the client location.

Job Description Essential functions

Mow lawns, using hand mower or power mower. Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs, using shears, pruning shears or chain saws. Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides, using hand or automatic sprayer. Rake and bag or bum leaves using rake. Clean grounds and remove litter, using spiked stick or broom. Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, using gardening tools. Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system. Repair fences, gates, walls and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools. Clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake. Perform grounds maintenance tasks using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller. Sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears, using file or knife sharpener. Follow all C&W Services and site-specific health and safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties as assigned to support C&W Services in delivering our mission to the client.

Basic Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalency. Have completed an accredited apprentice program and /or graduated from a trade school a plus. Must be willing to continue training in skill sets to maintain knowledge of the latest equipment and technologies. Experience: Three years' experience as a groundskeeper. Have familiarity with grounds maintenance for facilities of similar size and scope. Must have multi-skill set knowledge (Landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation, etc.). Have the ability and willingness to work rotational shift, including days, evenings, nights as well as overtime, weekends and holidays as required Other: Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Able to operate golf carts and other motor vehicles Understanding the importance of priority of work tasks Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $17.65 - $20.77 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”

About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award‑winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com