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

ABM industries; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Veteran friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds, operate lawn equipment, trim shrubs, plantings and beds, apply lawn care chemicals as needed, and assist with snow removal. On-the-job training is provided and safety is prioritized on site.

Ideal candidates are 18+, possess a valid driver’s license, and welcome entry-level applicants with limited education or experience. ABM promotes equality and offers a comprehensive benefits package to frontline team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• 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.

Skills

Lawn mowing

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Lawn equipment (mowers, blowers)

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds, operate lawn equipment, trim shrubs, plantings and beds, apply lawn care chemicals as needed, and assist with snow removal. On-the-job training is provided and safety is prioritized on site.

Ideal candidates are 18+, possess a valid driver’s license, and welcome entry-level applicants with limited education or experience. ABM promotes equality and offers a comprehensive benefits package to frontline team members.