Sustainable Grounds Technician

Aramark Correctional Services; Due West (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and improve our site grounds, performing mowing, trimming, leaf removal, and seasonal duties as needed to keep the grounds safe and attractive. You will operate equipment such as mowers, saws, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers, follow sustainability guidelines, and comply with all safety policies while ensuring clean sidewalks and parking areas.

Experience in groundskeeping or horticulture is preferred, a non-commercial driver's license is required,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred.
• Non commercial driver's license required.
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principles 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

Licensed Driver

Safety procedures

Weather resilience

Tools

Power landscape equipment

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and improve our site grounds, performing mowing, trimming, leaf removal, and seasonal duties as needed to keep the grounds safe and attractive. You will operate equipment such as mowers, saws, weed eaters, and hedge trimmers, follow sustainability guidelines, and comply with all safety policies while ensuring clean sidewalks and parking areas.

Experience in groundskeeping or horticulture is preferred, a non-commercial driver's license is required,