Buildings Grounds Keeper

Zachry GroupAlvin, TexasOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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About this role

Position Summary:

The candidate will care for established grounds around the office to include landscaping duties, trash removal, and light maintenance. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation and maintenance, etc. Horticultural experience a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Organic lawn and landscape knowledge
- Formal education or certification in landscape design, horticulture, or arboriculture
- Indoor/Outdoor plant maintenance experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel or crouch for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; oral expression and comprehension; hear. Perform safe lifting/moving of materials greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot – cool/cold, wind and rain; high exposure to pollens and other outdoor allergens. Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking. Bells, whistles and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Landscaper/Groundskeeper position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have valid DL
Must have TWIC

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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