Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Employer: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation

Location: Johnston, RI

Reports To: Landfill Manager

Effective Date: 06/24/2026

Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties, including but not limited to, routine groundskeeping tasks, assisting customers with directions, and unloading of heavy materials. This position also performs on-site traffic control and ensures the site is visually well-maintained.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Remove litter, debris, and potential hazards from outdoor areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Perform routine groundskeeping tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding.
• Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and outdoor pathways, including snow and ice removal during winter months.
• Operate basic landscaping tools and equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, snow removal equipment).
• Assist with setup, repair or upkeep of outdoor fixtures, fences, and signage.
• Direct and assist customers with unloading of materials.
• Support special projects, seasonal landscaping efforts, and storm cleanup as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report property damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to supervisor promptly.
• Organize, clean, maintain, and manage assigned areas and equipment to ensure a clean and orderly professional appearance. (Including the use of power washing equipment).
• Manage customer traffic to avoid conflicts and safety issues and to maintain efficiency.
• Assist Operations with landfill requirements (such as Posi-shell).
• Basic tasks include but are not limited to, loading and unloading deliveries and using a two-way radio.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Must possess current, valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate vehicles.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate (or willing to learn how to operate) basic landscaping equipment tools (mower, trimmer, lead blower, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively and tactfully with co-workers, management, and the public.

Work Environment:

• Ability to perform outdoor labor in all weather conditions, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires standing, bending, and physical activity for extended periods.
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Schedule:

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:45 AM – 2:15 PM
• Overtime: Available as needed determined by the Corporation. Overtime is calculated for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours in a single shift or 40 hours in a workweek.
• This is a full-time (40 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt position with eligibility for the Corporation's benefits package.

Competencies:

1. Ethics/Integrity: Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest in all dealings.
2. Dependability/Reliability: Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports issues timely. Observes safety rules and practices. Aware of surroundings and diligent in keeping a safe working environment. Readily reports incidents and near misses. Engages in good housekeeping practices and takes proper care of equipment and tools.
3. Productivity: Understands work methods, practices, and techniques, and is proficient. Understands tasks or projects and plans and organizes work to be more efficient. Consistently maximizes productivity without sacrificing quality. Is attentive to details of assignments and surroundings. Works independently, without the need for close supervision. Anticipates needs and seeks additional tasks as time permits.
4. Initiative: Observes assigned work hours, breaks, and punches. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance on a consistent basis. Meets commitments to working overtime. Asks questions when needed. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Challenges oneself to improve. Challenges the status quo and volunteers recommendations based on sound logic. Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
5. Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful. Works well with both peers and supervisors towards common business goals. Maintains composure and performs appropriately under pressure. Flexible and adaptive team player. Contributes toward achieving group goals. Collaborates with others in problem solving. Demonstrates positive behaviors.
6. Customer Service: (Internal and External) Understands customer requirements, expectations, and needs. responds appropriately and timely. Treats all customers uniformly and consistently with respect and honesty. Clearly and tactfully communicates with customers, supervisors and peers. Looks for ways to provide more value to customers and improves processes. Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, schedules, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.