Groundskeeper

Title: Groundskeeper

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

Job Purpose: To maintain, enhance, and ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of all facility grounds through skilled landscaping, year-round grounds- maintenance, and effective snow and ice management. This role supports the overall operation of TFC Properties by providing consistent upkeep, addressing seasonal needs, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well maintained- outdoor environment for employees, visitors, and the community.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

➢ Create a world class environment with a unique Company approach of asking “How do I make someone’s day better?”

➢ Perform daily grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, and general landscaping.

➢ Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, gardens, walkways, parking lots, and all exterior facility areas.

➢ Operate and maintain commercial landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.

➢ Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.

➢ Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on irrigation systems.

➢ Perform full snow removal operations, including plowing, blowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding walkways, entrances, and parking areas.

➢ Monitor winter weather conditions and respond promptly to maintain safe access.

➢ Conduct seasonal tasks such as aeration, dethatching, mulching, pruning, and leaf removal.

➢ Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on grounds equipment.

➢ Assist with small outdoor projects, fencing repairs, and ground level- construction tasks.

➢ Identify grounds issues and recommend long-term maintenance or improvement solutions

Required Qualifications:

➢ 5 years of professional groundskeeping and landscape maintenance experience

➢ Strong knowledge of horticulture, turf care, and plant maintenance

➢ Proficient with commercial snow removal equipment (plow trucks, snow blowers, skid steers, salters)

➢ Experience with irrigation systems, repairs, and seasonal maintenance

➢ Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks efficiently

➢ Strong communication, time management, and safety awareness

➢ Familiarity with OSHA and facility safety standards

➢ Valid driver’s license

➢ Available to work 10-hour shifts, 5 days per week

➢ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

➢ Free from allergies that interfere with groundskeeping duties

Physical Requirements

➢ Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–75 lbs regularly

➢ Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach for extended periods

➢ Ability to safely operate manual and power equipment for long durations

➢ Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, including snow, ice, extreme cold, heat, and rain

➢ Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as digging, shoveling, raking, and lifting

➢ Physical capability to perform snow removal tasks, including shoveling heavy, compacted snow and operating winter equipment

➢ Ability to work safely on uneven, slippery, or icy surfaces

➢ Ability to climb ladders or access elevated areas as required

➢ Endurance to complete sustained physical labor throughout a 10-hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35