Groundskeeper - Part Time

J&J Worldwide Services; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial planning incentives

Well-being programs

Job summary

J&J Worldwide Services is hiring for a position focused on maintaining grounds for industrial, commercial, and public properties in Foley, Alabama. This role involves tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and repairing structures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience in facilities or groundskeeping. Competitive hourly pay around $18.70 and a range of benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.
• Repair structures and equipment.
• Use mowers, trimmers, and tools for landscaping tasks.
• Plant and water flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Remove snow and litter from designated areas.
• Assist in repairs of roads and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

Primary Job Functions

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Picks up and disposes of leaves, paper or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 2 years of job-related experience.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar field is preferred.

License/Certification

• Preferred: No specific certifications required.
• Any relevant certifications in maintenance, safety, or facilities operations are a plus.

Working Conditions

• Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements.
• Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization; constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection always needed.
• Be able to stand extended periods of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay for this position is estimated to be around $18.70, though actual compensation may vary. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

Disclaimer

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.