Lead Groundskeeper

SBM Management Services, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Lead Groundskeeper to oversee grounds maintenance for our properties. You will supervise routine tasks, ensure safety, and coordinate with the supervisor for scheduling.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, irrigation, litter removal, operating mowing and support equipment, and training junior staff. Compensation is $17.50–$18.50 per hour, Monday–Friday, with SBM benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED – preferred
• One year related experience and/or training – preferred
• A valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
• Water and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipment
• Operate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment
• Comply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of PPE
• Provide work direction and assistance to grounds team as directed by Supervisor
• Assist in training and scheduling staff as needed
• Track equipment inventory, maintenance, and repair
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned areas
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Monitor employees' proper use of PPE and supplies
• Perform quality, service, and safety inspections
• Possibly drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities

Job description

Title:Lead GroundskeeperJob Description:Job OverviewThe Groundskeeper Lead will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment, and will provide some work direction to groundskeeping staff.Roles & ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds featuresGather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materialsWater and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systemsPrune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipmentRake, mulch, and compost leavesOperate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning sawsComply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment.Stops at risk behaviors of others and selfRespond to trouble calls and cleans up spillsProvide work direction and assistance to grounds team as directed by SupervisorAssist in training and scheduling staff as neededTrach equipment inventory, maintenance, and repairMaintain daily upkeep of assigned areasReport incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisorMonitor employees proper use pf personal protective equipment and suppliesPerform quality, service, and safety inspectionsOperate motorized cleaning equipmentThe ability to drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.Other duties as assignedQualificationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education and/ or Experience:High school diploma / GED – preferredOne year related experience and/or training – preferredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:A valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirementsCompleted all safety and task training certifications.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Shifts and CompensationMonday-Friday:7:00am -3:30pm,$17.50- $18.50 per hourBenefits:SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBMSBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.