What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Grounds Tech position at Palmetto State Armory L?
JOB PURPOSE |
This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment inside and outside the facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Ensure the job site is professionally maintained and safe at all times.
- Minor scheduled preventive maintenance on lawn care equipment
- Ability to maintain grounds by trimming, de-weeding, and general clean-up.
- Must perform planting, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Properly operate company equipment (Pallet Jack, forklift, etc.) to safely complete essential task
- Remove weeds and debris from pathways and flower beds.
- Trim hedges, bushes, and shrubs as needed or on a monthly cycle.
- Ensure that all work areas and equipment are free of obstructions and debris.
- Must have high awareness and strong commitment to professionalism and safety.
- Remove and dispose of debris from work sites and keep areas and equipment well- organized.
- Be accountable and responsible for the proper use and care of company equipment.
- All other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS |
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Dependability, Detail- & Deadline-Oriented, Time Management Skills, Safety Awareness
- Always maintains professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Career driven with a desire to grow with the company.
- A good team player with the ability to take direction and follow through on tasks.
- Strong attention to detail
- Maintain confidentiality as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Functional knowledge of various commercial lawn care equipment
- Edger
- Hedge trimmers
- Pole trimmers
- Chain saw
- Brush cutter
- Grass trimmers
- Ability to safely operate a commercial zero turn mowers
WORKING CONDITIONS |
The job requires a person to work in conditions that include extreme heat and cold; a high noise level, which may, at times, require normal hearing protection in the form of ear plugs; heights; and dealing with chemicals. Hours may vary based on business needs, including working regular shifts as outlined and/or occasional weekends, or overtime, if needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS |
Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as operating machinery. Team members will be lifting/maneuvering objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly.
DIRECT REPORTS |
Not Applicable.
Must be at least 18 years old.
