Groundskeeper Lead

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Overview

The Groundskeeper Lead is responsible for overseeing and participating in the upkeep of outdoor areas, including landscaping, lawn care, and general maintenance. This role involves supervising a team of groundskeepers, scheduling tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintain the overall curb appeal of housing authority properties.

Supervisory Duties:

• Lead and coordinate a team of groundskeepers.
• Assign tasks and ensure timely completion of work orders
• Train new employees on safety procedures, equipment use, and maintenance techniques.
• Inspect work to ensure quality and compliance with housing authority standards.

Grounds Maintenance:

• Perform and oversee landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging and weeding.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, and flower beds, including pruning and planting as needed.
• Remove trash debris, and hazardous materials from outdoor areas.
• Handle seasonal tasks such as snow removal, leaf cleanup and irrigation system maintenance.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc)

General Maintenance and Repairs:

• Perform minor repairs on outdoor structures, pathways, and fences.
• Identify and report larger maintenance issues to the appropriate department.
• Ensure proper drainage and address erosion or landscape damage as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow and enforce OSHA safety regulations and housing authority policies.
• Handle and store chemicals, fertilizers and Landscaping materials safety.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests related to the grounds.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping or a related field.
• Leadership experience or ability to supervise a team.
• Knowledge of lawn care, tree maintenance, and pest control.
• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping tools and heavy equipment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and lift heavy objects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in pesticide application or landscaping (if required by local laws).
• Experience in affordable housing or property management environments.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience

This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Preferred qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or technical school with a degree or certification in a related trade; a minimum of two years’ experience supervising and/or maintaining multifamily rental property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20