Groundskeeper

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!! We are looking for an experienced Groundskeeper to join our Team in Alton, IL. Monday-Friday Full time, 1st Shift Must have prior groundskeeping/landscaping experience Duties/ Responsibilities:

Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned . Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area. Empties trash and recycling containers. Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.

Groundskeeper Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment.
• Knowledge of gardening techniques.
• Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods of time.

Job Requirements Excellent work history Team focused approach requiring ability to work with others and take direction Physically demanding fast-paced environment requiring ability to work efficiently with attention to detail Reliable transportation Background check required Minimum Qualifications Education: High school degree preferred but not required. Experience: Previous Grounds experience a plus. Physical and Working Conditions The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push and pull. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 25 pound on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Extensive walking and standing for the duration of the shift.Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks with production and service time frames as established by the company. Ability to work with various temperatures extreme from hot to cold.HES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Education Requirements (All)


High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits


Optional daily pay


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

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift .