Landscape Groundskeeper — Entry-Level, On-the-Job Training

ABM industries; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming, planting, and applying lawn care chemicals as needed. On-the-job training is provided for team members starting out in this role.

This entry-level position is open to individuals with limited experience and education. ABM is a military-friendly employer with a comprehensive benefits package detailed in the company literature.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• No experience required and on the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

Job description

ABM is seeking a Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming, planting, and applying lawn care chemicals as needed. On-the-job training is provided for team members starting out in this role.

This entry-level position is open to individuals with limited experience and education. ABM is a military-friendly employer with a comprehensive benefits package detailed in the company literature.