Grounds Maintenance / Lawn Maintenance

*This is a full-time, year-round position that offers Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401K, holiday pay, and paid vacation and sick time. We also offer opportunities to develop and grow your career!*

*This is an hourly, non-exempt position that starts at $19 - $24 per hour (dependent on experience).*

*This position works 4, 10-hour shifts each week (that's 3 days off each week!!).*

*We are looking for individuals who are respectful, hard-working, have an eye for detail, work with a sense of urgency, and enjoy working outdoors!*

*Experience in irrigation work is highly valued for this role!*

Position Summary

Individually or as part of a crew, responsible for performing a range of property manual labor duties, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: property clean up, operating an aerator/spreader/seeder, sprinkler and irrigation work, parks maintenance, mowing, snow removal, and holiday decor. Provides service to residential or commercial customers by making timely lawn/landscape maintenance through service calls and other customer communications.

Position Description

The essential functions for this position are as follows

• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls;
• Gather and remove litter
• Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, and benches, using hand and power tools.
• Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws
• (Winter work) Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes
• (Winter work) Install holiday lights to commercial and/or residential buildings using ladders and harnesses
• Expected to have regular attendance for scheduled shifts, and to notify the supervisor within a timely manner of absenteeism or tardiness
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance as outlined in Senske’s employee handbook.
• Follow safety regulations and work in a safe manner
• Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• Possess a valid driver's license and have a history of safe driving
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded).
• At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle)
• Previous lawn care experience preferred
• Committed to safety and use of all the proper PPE the job requires
• Friendly and dedicated to great customer service
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work independently, and as part of a crew
• Able to solve and analyze situations and determine the appropriate resolution
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet customer needs
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Encourage a positive team atmosphere & willingness to help others – Good vibes only!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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