Lead Groundskeeper – Landscaping & Maintenance

Compass Group USA; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

Training and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SSC Services for Education at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper to lead a small team and perform routine groundskeeping tasks, including lawns, trees, shrubs and color displays.

Qualifications include two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management, the ability to operate grounds equipment, and the capacity to lift 25 pounds. A comprehensive benefits package and same-day pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management.
• Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and color displays.
• Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.
• Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

SSC Services for Education at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper to lead a small team and perform routine groundskeeping tasks, including lawns, trees, shrubs and color displays.

Qualifications include two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management, the ability to operate grounds equipment, and the capacity to lift 25 pounds. A comprehensive benefits package and same-day pay are offered.