What are the responsibilities and job description for the LANDSCAPE CREW LEAD position at ABM US?
The Lead Groundskeeper maintains property grounds by leading a team to perform routine tasks using standardized procedures specific to the landscape industry.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members
Basic Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
• One (1) year of similar experience required
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year of leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew members
• Maintain a work schedule, and ensure service expectations are met
• Report crew labor time
• Conduct training and development of team members
• Provide leader with updates regarding crew performance
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
• Assist in tree relocation
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand.
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
• Perform safety checks on equipment and perform preventative equipment maintenance as required
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.
Military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply
