Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

King & George, LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities maintenance company in Arlington, TX, is seeking Grounds Maintenance Workers to maintain the landscape around buildings. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and weeding, along with general maintenance on facilities and power equipment. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, at least two years of experience in landscaping, and knowledge of horticulture. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma and safety background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in landscaping or cleaning required.
• Proficient in using landscape maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of gardening products and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaping and grounds around designated areas.
• Mow lawns, trim weeds, rake leaves, and prepare soil.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Landscape power equipment operation

Hand tool usage for landscaping

Instruction following

Landscaping techniques knowledge

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of related experience

Horticulture knowledge

Gardening techniques knowledge

Knowledge of fertilizers and pesticides

Job description

Job Title

Grounds Maintenance Workers / Groundskeeper

Department

Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Job Summary

The Grounds Maintenance or Groundskeeper will take care of the landscape around our buildings. Your primary responsibilities include performing routine upkeep, such as mowing the grass, trimming shrubbery, weeding, pressure washing and sweeping walkways, and watering plants when the weather is dry. You may use a variety of tools, such as a power mower or a rake, to complete your duties, in addition to occasional preventative maintenance on the facilities. The work requires a well‑rounded individual with several years of landscaping or cleaning experience. Our ideal candidate already has prior groundskeeping experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaping and grounds around designated areas
• Mow lawns, trim weeds, and rake leaves
• Prepare soil and maintain bedding
• Plant and maintain flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs
• Perform preventative maintenance on indoor and outdoor facilities
• Clean all pedestrian surfaces and walls
• Perform routine maintenance on power equipment

Required Skills / Abilities

• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment
• 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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related experience required
• Horticulture knowledge
• Knowledge of gardening techniques
• Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at timesAbility to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications / Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a federal, state, or local government background investigation

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.