Groundskeeper & Maintenance Technician

FirstService Residential; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the building's exterior appearance and cleanliness on Longboat Key/Florida area. You will cut grass, trim trees, clear debris, and ensure drives and walkways are safe while handling equipment and following safety guidelines.

The role requires experience with handheld tools, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience using handheld groundskeeping tools.
• Willing to comply with OSHA/EPA guidelines for chemical storage/use.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in safe condition.
• May assist in loading/unloading of supplies, equipment and/or merchandise.
• Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment.
• Ability to use new equipment and follow safety procedures before use.

Skills

Multilingual

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Weed cutter

Push lawn mower

Hedge trimmer

Edger

Leaf vacuum

Blower

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the building's exterior appearance and cleanliness on Longboat Key/Florida area. You will cut grass, trim trees, clear debris, and ensure drives and walkways are safe while handling equipment and following safety guidelines.

The role requires experience with handheld tools, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong customer service and communication skills.