Industrial Groundskeeper: Outdoor Maintenance & Site Care

Austin Industries, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industries is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform labor-intensive tasks at our industrial sites under supervision. You will operate hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, and maintain lawns by planting, mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.

The role requires physical stamina, lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work at a steady pace, following instructions and safety procedures. This is an on-site position at our Texas facilities with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Education: no minimum education requirements.
• Certification/License: A Valid Driver's License.
• Experience: 6+ months of experience in an Industrial setting preferred.
• Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Some knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in an industrial setting.
• Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Fertilizer application.
• Sweep walkway of debris.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Education

No minimum education requirements

Job description

Austin Industries is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform labor-intensive tasks at our industrial sites under supervision. You will operate hand and power tools, clean and prepare sites, and maintain lawns by planting, mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.

The role requires physical stamina, lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work at a steady pace, following instructions and safety procedures. This is an on-site position at our Texas facilities with a strong safety culture.