Grounds Maintenance Specialist

2 months ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States C&W Services Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Grounds Worker to join our team at C&W Services. As a Grounds Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of our client locations, ensuring they are well-manicured and safe for visitors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain lawns, fields, walks, pathways, roads, and parking lots at client locations.
  • Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools.
  • Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs using shears, pruning shears, or chain saws.
  • Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers.
  • Rake and bag or bum leaves using a rake.
  • Clean grounds and remove litter using a spiked stick or broom.
  • Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs using gardening tools.
  • Water lawn and shrubs using a hose or by activating a fixed or portable sprinkler system.
  • Repair fences, gates, walls, and walks using carpentry and masonry tools.
  • Clean out drainage ditches and culverts using a shovel and rake.
  • Perform grounds maintenance tasks using a tractor equipped with attachments such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, and lawn rollers.
  • Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears using a file or knife sharpener.
  • Follow all C&W Services and site-specific health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support C&W Services in delivering our mission to the client.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Three years' experience as a groundskeeper.
  • Familiarity with grounds maintenance for facilities of similar size and scope.
  • Multi-skill set knowledge (landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation, etc.).
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to operate golf carts and other motor vehicles.
  • Understanding of the importance of priority of work tasks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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