Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Hesston, KS, US, United States

Job Description

Schowalter Villa is looking for a full-time Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join our team! The typical hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Position Overview:




The Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating the work of the Grounds Maintenance Staff on the designated campus. The Grounds Maintenance Team Leader will also perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care and modification of facility grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrical and gasoline powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating and trimming facility grounds and landscaping. This position also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and makes minor repairs as directed.

Essential Job Functions:



Coordinate Grounds Maintenance Team



Plan and coordinate utilization of grounds maintenance staff in the day-to-day completion of grounds maintenance projects under the direction of the Bluestem Grounds Manager

Maintenance of Grounds



Operate and maintain on all types of mowing and edging equipment including gas powered walk behind and ride-on mowers, perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required Mow, trim and edge around trees, plant beds, sidewalks, parking lots

Chemical Application



Mix and apply chemicals used in groundskeeping utilizing proper mixing and application methods as well as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for safety Maintain maintenance logs recording watering and chemical applications including the date, time, area, duration and type of chemical applied. Include wind speed and direction.

General Maintenance



Provide campus wide general maintenance and repairs by installing and removing landscape lighting, signs, gates, fences, and other landscape materials Remove unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds. Uses rakes, brooms and other methods to sweep and collect trash and debris from streets, sidewalks and parking lots May assist members of the Maintenance team as directed and when time permits

Irrigation and Landscaping



Perform irrigation installation and maintenance and scheduling drip irrigation installation Plant, trim mow, edge, irrigation, fertilization, pest control and detail work associated with all landscape elements, grass, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, etc.

Snow Removal



Assist with the removal of snow and ice from walkways and driveways using snow shovels, snow blowers and tractors equipped with a blade. Apply sand, chat or salt on snow or ice-covered surfaces

Other



Perform hour tracking and inventory management with designated system assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:



Must be at least eighteen [18] years of age Must have two years of experience in groundskeeping including knowledge of methods and materials used in planting, cultivating and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses Prefer prior experience coordinating projects and directing the work of others Prefer prior experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical or gasoline powered lawn and turf equipment Prefer prior experience in the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping, horticulture and turf management Prefer prior experience with design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems Must have valid KS drivers license and meet Bluestem driving requirements

Physical Requirements:




Medium Work Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.



Offered compensation: $18/hr - $22/hr


Experience and License Requirements




* Driver's license

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD6055380
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    18.0 22.0 USD
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hesston, KS, US, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned