Groundskeeper Full-Time

The Estates at Carpenters; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estates at Carpenters is seeking a Groundskeeper to landscape and maintain the property grounds on site in Lakeland, FL. You will operate mowers, trimmers, and other equipment, perform edging and pruning, and care for lawns, shrubs, and beds to keep the community looking pristine.

Responsibilities include applying fertilizers and treatments, maintaining walkways and features, and ensuring safety and privacy standards are followed in daily work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred.
• Must pass background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers and power tools to maintain lawns and beds.
• Edge, trim, prune, and plant as needed to maintain attractive grounds.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, or pest control products per safety guidelines.
• Maintain sidewalks, driveways, and grounds features for safety and aesthetics.
• Follow policies and protect resident privacy and property.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Groundskeeping knowledge

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Pruning saws

Fertilizer application

Job description

Description

Job Objective/ Summary

The responsibility of a Groundskeeper is to landscape and maintain grounds of the facility using hand or power tools or equipment. This role also performs a variety of tasks, which may include, but not limited to, any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, and raking.

Essential Functions

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.
• Adhere to The Estates at Carpenters’ policies and procedures, including those covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and codes of conduct. Maintain confidentiality and respects resident’s privacy at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the values of The Estates at Carpenters: integrity, stewardship, compassion, community, excellence, dignity, and service
• Attends and participates in orientation, training and educational activities as required.
• Dresses appropriately, following appropriate dress and uniform policies and guidelines.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance as per job requirements and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Education, Licenses/Certifications, Knowledge & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Control Precision — the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity — the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Static Strength — the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Extent Flexibility — the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the mandated criminal background checks.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass the pre-employment reference checks.
• Must be able to provide official grade transcripts of the education level provided on the employment application.
• Must be able to provide a copy of his/her own social security card for W-4 documentation.
• Must be able to provide applicable documentation(s) for I-9 in order to establish identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must have valid driver’s license, personal automobile liability insurance, and acceptable driving record (if required to drive).

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category II

Your tasks involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other contaminated materials. In the event of an unexpected blood, body fluid or tissue spill there will be an employee available who has been designated to take responsibility for clean-up and decontamination of potentially infectious body substances. You are not to come in contact with potentially infectious body substances.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this position, a Groundskeeper is regularly required to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, and/or pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl and lift in excess of 100lbs. The job may be performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.