Groundskeeper: Outdoor Care & Landscaping Specialist

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Mount Gallows (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in Mount Gallows, NC, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain exterior areas of the facility. You will perform planting, soil enrichment, lawn care, and basic hardscape tasks to keep the grounds pristine.

The role requires basic math, reading and writing skills, and comfort using common office software. On-site work with a collaborative team is expected, with opportunities for professional growth and stable hours.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 1–3 months related experience in janitorial or groundskeeping.
• Ability to read simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense to detailed tasks.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes for plants and trees.
• Mix fertilizer or lime with soil and place plants in holes.
• Attach or remove wires from planted trees to stakes.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies by wheelbarrow or hand truck; haul topsoil.
• Water lawns, trees, and plants.
• Spread straw to prevent seed movement.
• Build forms for concrete borders.
• Mix and pour cement for garden borders.
• Place decorative stones and plant flowers.
• Mow lawns and maintain grounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Oral communication

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

GEO Secured Services in Mount Gallows, NC, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain exterior areas of the facility. You will perform planting, soil enrichment, lawn care, and basic hardscape tasks to keep the grounds pristine.

The role requires basic math, reading and writing skills, and comfort using common office software. On-site work with a collaborative team is expected, with opportunities for professional growth and stable hours.