Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

At Farm Bureau, pride is part of who we are. It's there in our customer service, in our relationships, and you'll see it where we work. In this role, you're part of the team that assures our 66 acres of land at our West Des Moines headquarters meet the highest standards. The bar is set high here at Farm Bureau. Our expectations are clear, and we are looking for someone who can step up and be a part of a seasoned group of people who take pride in their performance and have a sense of value and worth at the end of the day.

What You'll Do : As a Groundskeeper, you will assist with the maintenance of all grounds and parking areas at Farm Bureau's West Des Moines location. You will assist with the planting, edging, pruning, fertilizing, mulching and transplanting of flowers, shrubs, trees, and bushes on our property. You will also cut the grass using foot and rider type power mowers, and operate other equipment such as a seeder, sweeper and hand power tools. It is important that you understand the various types of fertilizers and chemicals, as you will operate liquid and powder applicators applying the proper amount during the appropriate season. During the winter months, you will be responsible for removing snow and debris from walkways.

Our core hours during the spring, summer and fall are Monday - Friday from 6am - 2 : 30pm with a rotating bi-weekly schedule of Monday and Friday from 5am - 1 : 30pm. Then the following week on Wednesday from 5am - 1 : 30pm to mow the parking lot areas before employee's arrive. You may work an occasional weekend as needed. Your schedule during the winter months is Monday - Friday from 6am- 2 : 30pm depending on snow and refreeze, and will be on call 24 / 7 during the winter months - so flexibility in your schedule is key.

What It Takes to Join Our Team :

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of horticulture, groundskeeping and / or landscaping experience required.
• Must have or attain a Certified Applicator license (3OT (Ornamental and Turf Pest)) and maintain Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.'s) to keep the Certified Applicators license current. License can be attained after hire with help from the company.
• Must be able to work under all types of weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, etc).
• Some lifting is required (up to 100 lbs.) and extensive time is spent walking, bending and reaching.
• Knowledge of commercial lawn mowers and small engine equipment is preferred, as well as knowledge of irrigation systems.

What We Offer You : When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. We offer a 401K with match, a defined benefit retirement plan, an incentive bonus, student loan repayment assistance, low cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and even an onsite medical clinic. Iowa Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that has a long history of stability, one that appreciates its employees and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Work Authorization / Sponsorship : At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.