Job Description

Groundskeeper 5088 (Janitorial)
Alton, IL, United States of America
$20.50 - $20.50

Overview

Overview
HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions.

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we pride ourselves on building best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services.

With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, our leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give your facilities our full attention.

Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

 

Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? HES Facilities is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your drive for success. We have a passionate commitment to learning and investing in our associates looking to accelerate their careers. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and entry level candidates who share our core values.

Job Skills / Requirements

HOW DOES $20.50 AN HOUR SOUND? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD A GROUNDS TEAM, IF YOU DO, WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!! 
 
Lead Groundskeeper – $19.00 An Hour “Without” Pesticide Certificate / $20.50 An Hour “With” Pesticide Certificate 
Under general direction, to serve as a lead groundskeeper and participate in the performance of grounds maintenance and gardening work around work sites, and all elementary schools; and to do related work as required.
Ensures the proper care, cleaning, repair, and replacement of equipment.
Ensures compliance with code requirements, adheres to all safety polices and procedures, supports groundskeeping best practices and reports any malfunction/defects to supervisor immediately
Trains, guides and fields questions from newer staff on job duties, safety procedures, etc. 
The Groundskeeping Lead is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, leaf removal and duties related to inclement weather, such as snow removal, which may fluctuate by season. The Groundskeeping Lead maybe responsible for oversite or delegation of responsibilities within the groundskeeping operation. 
Performs task such as planting, mowing, weeding, weed control by pesticide spraying, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc. 
Supervises other groundskeepers
Must be able to operate 
Maintains groundskeeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Keeps records of supplies and equipment
Proficiently use various gardening and grounds maintenance tools and power equipment safely drive and operate trucks and large power equipment efficiently and safely.
Must Follow General safety procedures and practices.
Possession of a certificate for the application of restricted use pesticides or must be able to obtain a certificate with in the first 6 months of employment. 
Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks.
 
Working Environment 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions .
 
Essential Job Functions 
  1.  A Groundskeeping Lead is a person responsible for assisting the district manager & evening manager or project manager with supervision of the account grounds. 
  2. The Groundskeeping Lead is responsible for ensuring that the account grounds at the elementary schools is maintained to a minimum of contract specifications. 
  3. Attendance is an essential job function a Groundskeeping Lead must provide supervision of the account to continue the grounds operation of the account. 
  4. Depending upon the account, he or she may assist in conducting orientation and training for new employees. Will assist District Manager as needed in disciplinary matters; ordering and delivery of supplies. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
  1. 2 Years of Groundskeeping Experience / 1 Year of Supervision Experience
 
  1. Possession of a certificate for the application of restricted use pesticides or must be able to obtain a certificate with in the first 6 months of employment. 
 
  1. Familiarity in building grounds operations.
 
4.      Experience with supervising people in any capacity is preferable.
 
5.      Good people skills.
 
6.      Ability to interface with customer personnel essential.
 
7.      Customer relations may be a part of the Groundskeeping Lead's position.
 
8.      Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform routine physical activity associated with grounds maintenance. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Extensive repeated twisting and stooping required. Visual acuity to the extent that the person can see debris on the lawns, which includes trash or other small items in the grass, etc., is required.
 
Must possess the ability of hearing, speaking, reading, and understanding the English language and in some cases, Spanish, to the extent that the person can communicate with employees in person and on the phone
The same ability will apply to customer communications.
 
Duties: 
  1. Maintains the lawns around the elementary schools 
  2. Maintains all equipment used 
  3. Spray for Weeds 
  4. Supervision of Grounds Crew
  5. Must follow HES & OSHA Safety Policies and Procedures 
  6. Must enforce the use of PPE 
  7. Must be a self-starter
  8. Preforms special tasks – Delivery of supplies and equipment when needed 
  9. Maintains equipment & vehicle logs 
  10. Other duties as required and assigned 


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Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

“Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a

voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on

their own schedule.”

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability

This job reports to the Amy Moore and Denise Peters

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1