Groundskeeper

ABM Industries; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a Lead Groundskeeper to maintain property grounds and lead a team. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training, making it ideal for those entering the workforce. Responsibilities include landscape maintenance, equipment upkeep, and ensuring service quality. The company values military experience and encourages veterans to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No high school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to perform routine landscape maintenance tasks.
• Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule.
• Perform maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Summary Details:

The Lead Groundskeeper maintains property grounds by leading a team to perform routine tasks using standardized procedures specific to the landscape industry. This position works from 7am to 3:30pm.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Basic Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older
2. Must have a valid Driver's license
3. No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required
4. No experience required; on-the-job training provided

Preferred Qualifications:

Similar work experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Communicate work to crew members
• Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule
• Report crew labor time
• Guide team members according to training and safety requirements
• Provide updates to leaders regarding crew performance
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care, and watering
• Assist in tree relocation
• Remove litter and empty trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots, and walks to ensure safety
• 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 preventative maintenance as required
• Maintain safe work areas during and after projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

A good job for someone just entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran-friendly employer, encouraging veterans and candidates with military experience to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Codes include 12T, 91J, BU, 1345, 3E2X1.

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of facility services and solutions. Committed to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM offers essential services and innovative performance solutions that improve spaces and places that matter most. Our services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission-critical solutions. Since 1909, ABM has served over 20,000 clients with nearly $8 billion in annual revenue and over 100,000 team members across the US, UK, Ireland, and other locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance, please call 888-328-8606. We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.

ABM values military service and offers career opportunities for veterans. We provide extensive training and opportunities to apply your skills in a civilian career. To apply, visit http://www.abm.com/. We do not accept unsolicited resumes.