Grounds Manager

7 days ago

Chambersburg, United States HES Facilities Full time $55,000 - $65,000
Overview
HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we pride ourselves on building best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services.
With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, our leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give your facilities our full attention.
Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.
 
Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? HES Facilities is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your drive for success. We have a passionate commitment to learning and investing in our associates looking to accelerate their careers. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and entry level candidates who share our core values. Job Description
Grounds Managers are responsible for the grounds crew. This includes training, managing and supervising the crew and the workload. Experience is a plus and people skills are important in this role.
Groundskeepers are responsible for efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management. Groundskeepers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair.

Essential Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Prepare Trucks for The Day
  • Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto Company trucks/trailers
  • Secure all equipment
Perform Grounds keeping On Properties
  • Mow turf using various mowers
  • Line trimming and edging
  • Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings
  • Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris
  • Pull weeds as needed
  • Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks
  • Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws
  • Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas
  • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging around flower beds, walks, and walls
  • Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, shears, pruners or chain saws.
  • Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants
  • Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features

Plantings and Flower Installation
  • Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation, cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration
  • Pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees that are planted as a replacement due to the removal of diseased or damaged trees, or trees that constitute a hazard; non-substantive replacement of sod
  • Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
  • Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
  • Water material correctly
  • Edge beds or establish new bed edges

Perform Maintenance On Equipment
  • Wash equipment and truck
  • Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out building maintenance using hand and power tools

Other Duties
Snow removal: must be available nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High school degree preferred.
Certifications: N/A
Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful. Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers

Skills:
  • Good communication skills
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential
  • Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions
  • Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors
Physical and Working Conditions
  • Perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.
  • Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Lift shovels full of snow
  • Lift branches and limbs
  • Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
  • Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment
  • Bend and kneel up to 6 hours or more a day
  • Use hand saw
  • Work hours vary up to 12 hours per day
  • Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
  • Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weed trimmers)
  • HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits
Tuition remission for HES Team members working at Wilson College Great benefit 

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