Grounds Maintenance Specialist

At Aramark, we're looking for a skilled Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Longview. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds, ensuring they remain safe and aesthetically pleasing for guests.

We offer a competitive salary of $42,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for growth. As a Grounds Maintenance Specialist, you'll be responsible for:

• Maintaining and improving facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applying planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performing tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc
• Operating 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

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred
• Non-commercial driver's license required
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principals and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures

This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may also be required.

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management, serving millions of guests every day. Our mission is rooted in service and united by our purpose: doing great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.