GroundsKeeper

Asplundh Careers; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain the company yard and support daily operations, ensuring safety and organization across outdoor areas.

This full-time, on-site role involves loading/unloading equipment, basic grounds maintenance, and assisting with inventory and storage tasks. Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to operate basic hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize materials and maintain a clean work environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the company yard and facility grounds.
• Check equipment in and out for work-related purposes and maintain accurate equipment accountability.
• Assist with loading trucks, trailers, and company vehicles in preparation for daily operations.
• Unload, organize, and properly store returned equipment, tools, and materials.
• Conduct routine inspections of the yard and equipment storage areas to identify housekeeping or safety concerns.
• Pick up and dispose of trash, debris, and unwanted materials throughout the property.
• Cut grass, trim vegetation, and perform general ground maintenance.
• Assist with inventory organization and material staging as directed.
• Keep walkways, storage areas, and loading zones clear and free from hazards.
• Report damaged equipment, facility issues, or safety concerns to management.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with general yard, warehouse and facility-related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by management.

Skills

Operate basic hand tools safely

Operate power tools safely

Independent work

Material organization

Outdoor work in varying weather

Reliability

Education

Groundskeeping experience

Lawn maintenance equipment experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Groundskeeper TCD is actively hiring dedicated employees who are hardworking and seeking a long-term career opportunity. The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, appearance, and operational readiness of the office yard and equipment storage areas. This position supports daily operations by ensuring materials and equipment are properly organized, assisting with equipment distribution and returns, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining grounds and landscaping, and helping create a safe, efficient working environment for employees.

Job Type: Full-Time + Non-Exempt Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, Long-term/Short-term Disability Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the company yard and facility grounds.
• Check equipment in and out for work-related purposes and maintain accurate equipment accountability.
• Assist with loading trucks, trailers, and company vehicles in preparation for daily operations.
• Unload, organize, and properly store returned equipment, tools, and materials.
• Conduct routine inspections of the yard and equipment storage areas to identify housekeeping or safety concerns.
• Pick up and dispose of trash, debris, and unwanted materials throughout the property.
• Cut grass, trim vegetation, and perform general ground maintenance.
• Assist with inventory organization and material staging as directed.
• Keep walkways, storage areas, and loading zones clear and free from hazards.
• Report damaged equipment, facility issues, or safety concerns to management.
• Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with general yard, warehouse and facility-related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to organize materials and maintain a clean work environment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethics.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, warehouse operations, yard organization, or general labor is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating lawn maintenance equipment, such as mowers, string trimmers, or blowers, is preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A valid driver's license is preferred.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reading.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

About Us

We promote within! We will provide you with the training you need to complete the basic functions of your job and help you complete the certifications needed to get you qualified and put you in the best position to achieve your career goals with our company.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.