Grounds Position

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Join our dynamic groundskeeping team as a Grounds Position, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces. This energetic role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, utilizing a variety of tools and techniques to ensure pristine landscapes, athletic fields, and recreational areas. Your dedication will directly contribute to creating inviting environments that promote safety, aesthetics, and enjoyment for all visitors and users.

PRIMARY Duties

1. Performs maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, and/or pruning lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees.

2. Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and facilities.

3. Plants shrubs, trees, flowers, and vegetation following detailed plans and directions.

4. Removes dirt, trash and debris from assigned areas and transports same to appropriate disposal facility.

5. Performs removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping.

6. Operates hand and power equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edgers, shovels, and small vehicles. Performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equiptment as needed.

GROUNDS KEEPER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations, to follow oral and written instructions; to operate and perform minor maitenance to assigned hand and power tools and equiptment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equiptment.

• This position is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about outdoor environments who thrive in active roles that require technical skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Join us in creating beautiful, safe spaces that inspire community engagement!

Pay: $15.78 - $28.64 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ground keeper: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Fluent English language (Preferred)

Location:

• Salisbury, MD 21801 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salisbury, MD 21801 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, MD 21801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $29