Groundskeeper II

Overview

About Us

Lewis Energy Group is a vertically integrated E&P Company. We are one of the top national gas producers in South Texas and in the nation. We operate in South Texas and have international operations. We are proud of the family-oriented work culture we have built over the decades. This culture carries into the pride we take in our work and in the communities, we operate in.


Lewis Energy Group is looking for a highly motivated Groundskeeper II to join our Facilities team. The groundskeeper maintains landscapes at multiple residential, commercial and industrial properties according to maintenance program guidelines and company policies. Uses personal protective equipment provided by Company.


Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lawn care: Operates walk-behind powered rotary mower to cut lawns. Trims and edges around walks, driveways, flower beds and walls using powered line trimmer. Removes lawn clippings, leaves, other debris or litter from grounds, using rake, broom, or powered backpack blower. Prunes trees and shrubs using hand and pole saws, hand pruners, loppers and hedge shears. Applies granular and liquid fertilizers and pesticides using walk-behind spreader and liquid sprayer. Measures or mixes and selects applicator setting according to product instructions. Cleans equipment after each use.


Systems maintenance: Maintains and repairs irrigation systems. Visually inspects systems in operation and measures coverage. Removes and replaces malfunctioning controller, valves, pipes, risers, and sprinkler heads or components.


Equipment Maintenance: Maintains tools and equipment in operating condition. Cleans, fuels, changes oil, and replaces filters and spark plugs on gasoline-powered mowers, trimmers and blowers. Replaces expended trimmer monofilament line and removes, sharpens and replaces mower blades. Scrapes or brushes debris, washes, lubricates and sharpens cutting surfaces on hand tools.

Your Work schedule/hours

• M-F, 7am-4pm
• Must be able to work overtime when needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with function, safe use and maintenance of variety of basic hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with design, function and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) is preferred.
• Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequently works in high, precarious places; exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level regularly ranges from loud to moderate.

Your Benefits

Lewis Energy Group appreciates the hard work and dedication you bring to our team every day. To do our part, we are committed to keeping your benefits affordable and beneficial for you and your eligible family members. Lewis Energy Group strives to provide benefits that meet your needs, are easy to understand and use, and provide excellent value for affordable costs.

• Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision/ Basic Life and AD&D/and other benefit options to meet your personal needs
• Retirement: 401K with immediate matching contribution
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for you and your dependents
• On-Site fitness center
• Wellness & Company Events throughout the year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lewis Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.