Exterior Grounds Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : The Exterior Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the exterior appearance, cleanliness, and overall presentation of the facility and surrounding property. This position helps ensure the grounds are safe, clean, and visually appealing for employees, customers, and visitors by performing routine landscaping, groundskeeping, and exterior maintenance tasks.

CORPORATE GOALS:

STU Incorporated is a custom injection molding company that strives to:

1. Provide defect-free, cost efficient products to our customers in a timely manner.
2. Operate as a world class supplier for the mutual benefit of both our customers and our employees.
3. Operate in a team-based environment, where all employees are involved in continuously improving company performance.
4. Develop suppliers who will provide products and services of superior quality and treat them in a manner to maintain good relations.
5. Maintain a union-free organization.
6. Provide shareholders with a long term return on investment superior to other opportunities of equal risk.
7. Fulfill our responsibilities in the community in which we operate.
8. Promote safe work practices and be conscious of environmental responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mow, trim, and edge lawns throughout the facility property.
• Remove weeds from landscaped areas, sidewalks, parking lots, and curbs.
• Apply mulch to landscape beds and maintain a neat appearance.
• Plant, water, prune, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping.
• Pick up litter and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, landscaped areas, docks, and other exterior locations.
• Empty and maintain exterior trash receptacles.
• Sweep sidewalks, entryways, and outdoor common areas.
• Maintain the appearance of parking lots, curbs, loading docks, and walkways.
• Remove leaves, branches, and other debris from the property.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, including shoveling, salting, and de-icing walkways and entrances during winter weather.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other groundskeeping equipment.
• Report damaged landscaping, sidewalks, signage, lighting, fencing, or other exterior conditions requiring repair.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping projects and facility improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. Previous grounds maintenance, landscaping, or general maintenance experience preferred.
3. Ability to safely operate lawn care and landscaping equipment.
4. Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment inspection and minor maintenance.
5. Valid driver's license required.

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PHYSICAL REQUIIREMENTS:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Operate power equipment and hand tools safely.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily outdoors and requires exposure to changing weather conditions, noise from equipment, dust, pollen, and other environmental elements associated with grounds maintenance.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain the facility grounds in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
• Complete assigned grounds maintenance tasks efficiently and on schedule.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Promote a positive first impression of the facility through exceptional exterior maintenance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Exterior Grounds Maintenance Technician reports to the Human Resource Manager

Hours may vary dependant on Weather 7a-4pm