GROUNDSKEEPER (TERRA LAGO - VILLAGE OF INDIANTOWN)

The Garcia Companies; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garcia Companies is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the community grounds using power equipment and hand tools, ensuring safety and aesthetic appeal for residents and guests.

Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, trash removal, planting and pruning, as well as operating landscape machinery and adhering to safety guidelines. This is a hands-on role requiring physical stamina and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate lawn care equipment safely.
• Ability to read chemical labels.
• Ability to read MSDS.
• Ability to use hand tools for landscaping.
• Follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washing.
• Mowing, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Pick up and remove trash throughout community.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Read chemical labels

MSDS literacy

Hand tools usage

Follow instructions

Landscaping techniques

Time management

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain and ensure the facility's grounds are kept in top condition for full and productive use.

Role / Responsibilities

• Pressure washing
• Mowing, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Pick up and remove trash throughout community.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills Required

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to read chemical labels.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Experience / Skills Desired

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, turning, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing ladders, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment and drive a mechanical vehicle.
• Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions year-round.

Duties are subject to change according to the goals and requirements of the company.