A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
To maintain, enhance, and ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of all facility grounds through skilled landscaping, year-round grounds- maintenance, and effective snow and ice management. This role supports the overall operation of TFC Properties by providing consistent upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well maintained- outdoor environment for employees, visitors, and the community.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
➢ Create a world class environment with a unique Company approach of asking "How do I make someone's day better?" ➢ Perform daily grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, and general landscaping. ➢ Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, gardens, walkways, parking lots, and all exterior facility areas. ➢ Operate and maintain commercial landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, and utility vehicles. ➢ Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines. ➢ Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on irrigation systems. ➢ Perform full snow removal operations, including plowing, blowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding walkways, entrances, and parking areas. ➢ Monitor winter weather conditions and respond promptly to maintain safe access. ➢ Conduct seasonal tasks such as aeration, dethatching, mulching, pruning, and leaf removal. ➢ Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on grounds equipment. ➢ Assist with small outdoor projects, fencing repairs, and ground level- construction tasks. ➢ Identify grounds issues and recommend long-term maintenance or improvement solutions
Required Qualifications:
➢ 5 years of professional groundskeeping and landscape maintenance experience ➢ Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf care, and plant maintenance ➢ Proficient with commercial snow removal equipment (plow trucks, snow blowers, skid steers, salters) ➢ Experience with irrigation systems, repairs, and seasonal maintenance ➢ Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently ➢ Strong communication, time management, and safety awareness ➢ Familiarity with OSHA and facility safety standards ➢ Valid driver's license ➢ Available to work 10-hour shifts, 5 days per week ➢ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions ➢ Free from allergies that interfere with groundskeeping duties Physical Requirements ➢ Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-75 lbs regularly ➢ Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for extended periods ➢ Ability to safely operate manual and power equipment for long durations ➢ Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, including snow, ice, extreme cold, heat, and rain ➢ Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as digging, shoveling, raking, and lifting ➢ Physical capability to perform snow removal tasks, including shoveling heavy, compacted snow and operating winter equipment ➢ Ability to work safely on uneven, slippery, or icy surfaces ➢ Ability to climb ladders or access elevated areas as required ➢ Endurance to complete sustained physical labor throughout a 10-hour shift
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
