Outdoor Grounds Technician — Growth & Benefits

SAAR Management; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

$10 daily DoorDash lunch allowance for

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

SAAR Management is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to support outdoor upkeep of Jacksonville apartment communities. The role involves turf care, landscape maintenance, and keeping common areas neat and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial landscaping equipment, especially zero-turn mowers, and can perform physically demanding outdoor work with reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping, lawn care, grounds maintenance, or turf care is preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial gas-powered landscaping equipment is preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions.
• Able to regularly perform physical work and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable, punctual, and capable of working with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain turf using a zero-turn commercial mower.
• Trim grass and vegetation around buildings, sidewalks, curbs, and other landscaped areas.
• Perform edging, hedge trimming, and general landscape maintenance.
• Operate string trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, backpack blowers, and pole saws.
• Follow established maintenance schedules for assigned apartment communities.
• Perform routine inspections of landscaping equipment and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Keep equipment, work areas, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Safely handle, transport, and store gasoline and landscaping equipment.
• Assist with seasonal grounds projects, landscaping improvements, and property beautification.
• Identify and report landscaping, property, or safety issues to management.
• Follow all company safety procedures and operational standards.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Outdoor manual labor

Team player

Education

FDACS Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) License

Tools

Zero-turn mower

String trimmer

Edger

Hedge trimmer

Backpack blower

Pole saw

Trailer

Job description

SAAR Management is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to support outdoor upkeep of Jacksonville apartment communities. The role involves turf care, landscape maintenance, and keeping common areas neat and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience with commercial landscaping equipment, especially zero-turn mowers, and can perform physically demanding outdoor work with reliability and teamwork.