Grounds Technician

Description This position is responsible for assisting the Crew Lead in daily operations including quality control, training, punctuality and safety. Candidates must also have strong organization skills, ability to complete appropriate paperwork, and possess good leadership and communication skills. The employee will provide quality service that meets or exceeds our customers’ and management’s expectations. The employee will show attention to detail and effectively communicate with subordinates, peers and his/her supervisor. All employees will possess a friendly, customer service minded attitude and will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. (Lawn Care Technician reports directly to the Crew Lead). This job requires the ability to run a stand on lawn mower. Support the Lead Daily/Weekly tasks: Daily preparation of equipment Report on time at regular start time (8 am) Load all tools, gas and other necessary equipment/materials. Secure all equipment safely. Perform and manage landscape and maintenance tasks on client’s properties. Work in conjunction with the Crew Lead to ensure the work contracted is implemented efficiently and according to the contracted specifications. Provide labor associated with the maintenance of all lawns & garden beds, including clean-outs. Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation. Proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew. End of the day duties Complete timesheet. Inventory and report all materials used on the job that day. Review the whole week’s jobs and prepare for the next day’s jobs. Unload/load equipment and material, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily. Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to your manager immediately to get parts on order. Performance skills and qualifications: Ability to lift 50 lbs. + consistently throughout the day Stoop, stand and bend for 4 hours or more a day Ability to read & write English, including maps & diagram Drug free work environment With Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle Requirements Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Iowa City, IA 52240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred) Mowing: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Kmbmanagement