Part-Time Grounds Maintenance / Weed Eating

Job Overview

Join our team as a Part-Time Grounds Maintenance / Weed Eating specialist and play a vital role in maintaining beautiful, safe, and well-kept outdoor spaces. This energetic position involves performing landscape upkeep, weed control, and groundskeeping tasks to ensure the aesthetic appeal and safety of various outdoor areas. You will work outdoors in all weather conditions, utilizing your knowledge of landscaping, horticulture, and equipment operation to deliver high-quality grounds maintenance. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in landscape management while contributing to a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and turf areas using power mowers and other landscaping equipment to maintain a neat appearance.
• Weed eating around trees, flower beds, walkways, and hardscape features to prevent overgrowth and preserve landscape integrity.
• Operate hand tools such as trimmers, pruners, shovels, rakes, and blowers for detailed landscaping tasks.
• Assist with planting, pruning, watering, and general plant identification to support healthy growth and landscape design.
• Maintain irrigation systems by inspecting for leaks or malfunctions and making minor repairs as needed.
• Follow safety protocols rigorously when handling pesticides, herbicides, power tools, or heavy equipment to ensure a safe work environment.
• Support snow plowing or removal during winter months if applicable, ensuring pathways remain accessible.

Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with experience operating groundskeeping and landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, power tools, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance practices including lawn care, pruning, planting, and hardscape upkeep.
• Ability to identify various plants and understand basic horticulture principles for healthy landscape management.
• Familiarity with pesticide management and safety procedures related to outdoor chemical applications.
• Hands-on outdoor work experience with groundskeeping tasks in diverse weather conditions.
• Construction experience or familiarity with hardscape features like pathways or retaining walls is a plus.
• Excellent attention to safety protocol adherence when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.

This position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in grounds maintenance while making a positive impact on outdoor environments. If you enjoy working outdoors with hands-on tools and are committed to safety and quality work, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $20