Lawn care team member
The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company
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Job summary
The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company is seeking a Lawn Maintenance Team Member to join our field crew. You will perform lawn care, mowing, trimming, edging, and debris cleanup on residential and commercial properties, while upholding company standards and customer service.
We value reliability, safety, and teamwork. Advancement opportunities exist to Crew Leader and Operations Manager roles as you gain experience and showcase leadership and workmanship.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Mow lawns according to company standards.
- Operate wide range of lawn equipment safely.
- Provide quality lawn care and landscape maintenance.
- Maintain clean, professional appearances at job sites.
- Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Reports To
Crew Leader / Operations Manager
The Lawn Maintenance Team Member is responsible for providing high-quality lawn care and landscape maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. This position works as part of a team to maintain turf, shrubs, landscape beds, and outdoor areas while delivering exceptional customer service and representing the company in a professional manner.
This position is designed for individuals who want to grow within the company. Team members who demonstrate reliability, leadership, quality workmanship, and a positive attitude may have opportunities to advance into Crew Leader and management positions.
- Mow lawns according to company standards.
- String trim around buildings, fences, trees, signs, and landscape beds.
- Edge sidewalks, driveways, and curbs.
- Blow off all sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and other hard surfaces.
- Remove weeds from landscape beds when required.
- Assist with shrub trimming and pruning.
- Assist with seasonal cleanup services.
- Pick up trash and debris from properties before and after service.
- Safely operate:
- Commercial zero-turn mowers
- Push mowers
- String trimmers
- Edgers
- Backpack blowers
- Hedge trimmers
- Chainsaws (when authorized)
- Perform daily equipment inspections.
- Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment immediately.
- Clean equipment and vehicles at the end of each workday.
- Follow company quality standards on every property.
- Maintain clean, professional appearances at all job sites.
- Watch for irrigation leaks, drainage issues, turf disease, pest activity, or property damage and report findings.
- Ensure gates are closed and secured before leaving properties.
- Take pride in producing quality work efficiently.
- Follow all company safety procedures.
- Wear required PPE:
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Gloves
- High-visibility apparel when required
- Practice safe lifting techniques.
- Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Be courteous and respectful to customers.
- Represent the company professionally at all times.
- Notify Crew Leader of customer questions or concerns.
- Maintain a positive attitude while working on customer properties.
- Arrive on time and ready to work.
- Participate in daily crew meeting.
- Inspect equipment and vehicles.
- Load materials and supplies as needed.
- Leave shop on schedule.
- Follow directions from Crew Leader.
- Work efficiently without sacrificing quality.
- Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Help teammates complete scheduled work.
- Treat customer property with care and respect.
- Clean equipment.
- Refuel equipment when needed.
- Report damaged equipment.
- Assist with unloading and securing equipment.
- Help prepare for the next workday.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
- Ability to walk, bend, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Dependable attendance.
- Previous landscaping or lawn maintenance experience.
- Experience operating commercial lawn equipment.
- Experience pulling trailers.
- Experience working on crews.
- Dependable
- Honest
- Hard-working
- Team-oriented
- Safety-conscious
- Respectful
- Coachable
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Professional in appearance and conduct
- Lawn Maintenance Team Member II
- Senior Team Member
- Crew Leader
- Operations Manager
- Attendance
- Work quality
- Productivity
- Leadership ability
- Safety record
- Customer feedback
- Ability to train and assist others
- Competitive hourly pay
- Weekly performance bonus opportunities
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid training
- Company uniforms provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Paid holidays after one year of employment
- 40 hours of holiday pay after one year of employment
- Positive team environment
A successful Lawn Maintenance Team Member consistently arrives on time, works safely, completes tasks efficiently, maintains high-quality standards, takes care of equipment, helps teammates succeed, and contributes to completing the weekly schedule while providing excellent service to every customer.
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