Grounds Keeper

ATTENTION: We are actively hiring during the COVID-19 outbreak through safe hiring procedures.

Hiring: Grounds Keeper @ $13.50/hr.
Location: Saginaw, MI
Starting: Immediately
Shift: Full Time

Job Description

Candidate must be able to perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks, or skilled labor related to grounds and installation or construction. Must be able to perform a variety of grounds duties for the Facility Operations Department. This position may also be assigned at times to receive guidance and instructions from another Grounds man. In addition, the Grounds man could be called upon to give direction and guidance to other grounds personnel or contractor as assigned by the Account Manager or Maintenance Manager

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate is required to have strong customer service skills and accustomed to working in an educational setting. Be able to perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of turf including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, insect/weed control, and dethatching, seeding, sodding, aeration and site preparation. Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and flowers, including pruning, cabling, fertilization, irrigation, insect/'weed control and removal as required. Perform tasks related to construction, installation, and maintenance of sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, benches, sign standards, stairs and sweeping of paved areas. Maintain cleanliness of grounds including litter control, leaf removal and sweeping of paved areas.

Be able to operate and maintain equipment to perform above duties including tractors, one-ton dump trucks, lawnmowers. line trimmers, blowers. chain saws, bucket trucks. rototillers, sand/salt spreaders. plow trucks. and snow blowers, The candidate will report in an ON-Call capacity, "at any hour", under emergency conditions such as snow removal. downed trees. and storm water maintenance, as required. Assist with moving and special events, as required. Act as a crew leader in some tasks as assigned. Perform all other duties assigned by management.

Candidate must have sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time and must be available to work any shift, be available seven days a week any time of the year as requested by ABM Management. Candidate must be capable of working independently and be self-motivated in the grounds profession.

Candidate must be able to comply and meet daily PPE safety requirements. Candidate must be able to develop response methods for customer service and other duties requested by the ABM Maintenance Manager and other ABM Management staff. The candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, specialty licenses preferred. Previous attendance history and experience is a key deciding factor for being a Groundsman of the Grounds Department.

Category: Facilities, Landscaping

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300+ offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

ABM is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)