Lawn Care Technician

Flagship Communities; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Communities is seeking a Lawn Care Technician to maintain the exterior grounds of our residential communities. You will mow, weed, plant flowers, perform debris cleanup, and assist with snow removal where applicable to keep areas welcoming and presentable.

The role requires outdoor work in seasonal temperatures, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 25 pounds. Prior lawn care or groundskeeping experience is preferred; some positions offer on-site training for irrigation

Qualifications

• High School education (some HS acceptable).
• Lawn care experience in resort/hospitality preferred.
• Knowledge of general grounds maintenance techniques.
• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal temperatures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, weed, plant flowers, mulch, and maintain shrubbery as directed.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems as needed.
• Keep common areas clean; remove debris daily.
• Operate vehicles safely and comply with safety procedures.
• Follow curb appeal standards and report maintenance issues to manager.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Written reports

Physical stamina

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Commercial machinery

Job description

Job description Lawn Care Technician

OVERVIEW

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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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