Grounds Crew Leader

JOB PURPOSE:

Leads workers and participates in grounds maintenance work.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and leads workers in routine landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Prioritizes and monitors work assignments.
• Performs mowing, trimming and edging turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger.
• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways and walls.
• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; applies mulch.
• Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease.
• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges.
• Applies seed, fertilizer and chemicals.
• Drives truck to transport plants and materials/tools.
• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.
• Ability to lead, plan, and organize the work of grounds workers. Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education : High school diploma or GED.
• Experience : Two years landscape or grounds related work with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Pay: $14.00 plus depending on experience
• Certifications/Licenses : Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Year round work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Georgetown, KY 40324 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Georgetown, KY 40324: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28