LEAD LANDSCAPER (FULL TIME)

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• We have an opening for a full time LEAD LANDSCAPER position.
• Location : Flint Hills Resources - 2825 Suntide Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78409 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement : At least 2 years of experience leading landscape or grounds maintenance teams required.
• Pay Range :$18.00per hour to$25.00per hour

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM's clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Job Summary

Summary: Leads and works alongside a small landscape maintenance team in the care and enhancement of ornamental landscapes, including flower beds, shrubs, trees, turf, and seasonal color displays. Trains, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of grounds personnel while ensuring high standards of landscape appearance and plant health. Performs a variety of skilled landscaping and horticultural tasks related to planting, pruning, irrigation, lawn care, and landscape maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads daily landscape maintenance activities, assigning and monitoring work to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Oversees the care and maintenance of flower beds, ornamental plants, turfgrass, shrubs, groundcovers, and trees.
• Performs and directs planting, transplanting, cultivating, mulching, pruning, trimming, fertilizing, and irrigation activities to promote healthy landscape growth.
• Monitors landscape conditions and recommends improvements for plant health, appearance, and seasonal enhancements.
• Identifies and addresses weed, pest, and disease issues using approved horticultural practices.
• Oversees lawn care activities, including mowing, edging, aeration, fertilization, and irrigation management.
• Operates and trains staff on the safe use of landscape and groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Coordinates and participates in debris removal, site cleanups, and maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, fences, and other exterior areas.
• Assists management with scheduling, inventory control, and completion of equipment, vehicle, and maintenance reports.
• Maintains professional communication with supervisors, employees, customers, and the general public.
• Responds to emergencies and severe weather events as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience leading landscape or grounds maintenance crews.
• Demonstrated knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, including flower bed management, shrub and tree care, turfgrass maintenance, irrigation systems, and seasonal plantings.
• Ability to identify common ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, weeds, pests, and diseases.
• Proficiency in the safe operation and maintenance of landscape equipment and tools.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking in outdoor environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to: strenuous labor for extended periods of time, heavy equipment, hazardous construction zones and work sites, extreme weather conditions, paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation, 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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