Lawn Care Technician

Flagship Communities REIT; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Communities REIT is seeking a Lawn Care Technician to maintain lawns, plant flowers, weed, and keep our resort-style communities well-presented. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, mulching, snow removal where applicable, and ensuring residents and guests receive courteous service.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, a high school education, and a valid driver's license. Prior grounds keeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, and maintain grounds.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems.
• Shovel snow and perform other maintenance duties as needed.
• Operate vehicles safely.
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance issues.
• Maintain curb appeal and cleanliness of common areas.
• Assist with trash pickup and debris removal daily.
• Use hand tools, power equipment and machinery.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Outdoor work stamina

Education

High school education

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Landscaping tools

Job description

Overview

Job description Lawn Care Technician

Lawn Technicians perform a variety of landscaping maintenance and snow removal duties (where applicable). They regularly mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, plow snow, remove debris from property grounds, and overall ensure our communities are well-maintained and look presentable. Lawn techs also work to ensure our residents and guests receive quality customer service.

We also have full-time maintenance positions!

Job Duties

• Empty trash, shovel, and perform maintenance or repair duties using blowers, mowers, drills, or other hand tools.
• Ensure lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treat weeds for weed control, weed whip, rake leaves, plant flowers/shrubs, spread mulch/woodchips/stones, trim shrubs, and hedges, cut and remove tree limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions, and perform other lawn care services as necessary.
• Inspect irrigation system regularly to ensure it is working properly; repair as needed.
• Pick-up trash and debris from common areas and streets on a daily basis. Empty common area trash containers as needed.
• Maintain community equipment.
• Report all community maintenance issues and concerns identified while performing daily duties to manager.
• Ensure Community is presentable at all times and adheres to Flagship Communities curb appeal standards.
• Safely operate vehicles for the purpose of performing job duties.
• Follow safety procedures while performing duties.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

High School (some HS education required)

Previous Lawn Care Experience In The Resort/hospitality Industry, Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of and broad experience in general grounds maintenance techniques
• Ability to endure seasonal temperatures as working conditions require constant outdoor work
• Valid driver's license
• Proficient skills in operating various hand tools, power equipment, and commercial machinery
• Ability to provide legible written reports
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds