Lead Groundskeeper

Title:

Lead Groundskeeper

Job Description:

Job Overview

The 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 & Responsibilities

To 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 features
• Gather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materials
• Water and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipment
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
• Operate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
• Comply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment.Stops at risk behaviors of others and self
• Respond to trouble calls and cleans up spills
• Provide work direction and assistance to grounds team as directed by Supervisor
• Assist in training and scheduling staff as needed
• Trach equipment inventory, maintenance, and repair
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned areas
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Monitor employees proper use pf personal protective equipment and supplies
• Perform quality, service, and safety inspections
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment
• The 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 assigned

Qualification

To 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 – preferred

One year related experience and/or training – preferred

Certificates, 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 requirements

Completed all safety and task training certifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The 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 Compensation

Monday-Friday:7:00am -3:30pm,

$17.50- $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:

www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM

SBM 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.