Lawn & Grounds Technician – Outdoor Care

Aramark; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper for Florida International University in Miami to maintain and improve campus grounds, mowing, trimming, and related tasks. You will operate power landscape equipment and support seasonal weather duties.

This role requires adherence to safety policies and may involve lifting and extended standing; previous groundskeeping experience preferred; a valid non-commercial driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred.
• Non commercial driver’s license required.
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principals and power landscape equipment.
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures.
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applies planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc
• Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedure and reports any malfunctions/defects to supervisor immediately

Skills

Groundskeeping

Horticulture

Non-commercial license

Safety procedures

Power landscape equipment

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper for Florida International University in Miami to maintain and improve campus grounds, mowing, trimming, and related tasks. You will operate power landscape equipment and support seasonal weather duties.

This role requires adherence to safety policies and may involve lifting and extended standing; previous groundskeeping experience preferred; a valid non-commercial driver’s license is required.