What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Groundskeeper position at Smith Family Services?
Job Title: Lawn Care Worker I
Location: Muncie, IN- our office location
Terms: Seasonal usually March-December (December-February on call for snow), part/full time
Salary/Rate: Depends on experience. $12-15/hr. Evaluation after 30 days for a raise.
Requirements: Flexibility in availability, M-F and sometimes Saturdays. No Sundays
About Us: Smith Family Services is a small rapidly growing residential/commercial lawn care company. Family owned and operated. Customers are the best part of our business, without them, we have no business.
About the role: Reports to owners and has a daily supervisor of our residential manager. Lawn care workers are essential to completing the daily tasks/projects that are scheduled each day.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Use mowers, weed eaters, and common hand tools to trim grass, edge lawn areas, and maintain nearby plants and foliage
- Use a lawn mower, sod cutters, and other tools to trim grass and edge lawn areas
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining energy and pace along with the team
- Operate leaf blowers and gather grass and hedge trimmings for removal
- Use pruners and trimmers to remove shrub and tree overgrowth
- Load and unload lawn care tools into/from work trucks
- Clear snow and ice from sidewalks, paths, and driveways in winter
- Misc tasks as needed
Lawn Care Worker Requirements
Qualifications:
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record, and reliable transportation
- Able to repeatedly lift upwards of 50 pounds and bend, lift, and stand for extended periods
- Able to sit, stand, kneel, and lift
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Self-starter who can manage time effectively
- Willing to learn and to follow instructions
- Can work independently and as part of a team environment
- Familiarity with common landscaping equipment
- Prior experience or work in lawn maintenance (preferred)
- Reliable and self-motivated
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Muncie, IN 47303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15