**Overview**

The Lead Groundskeeper maintains property grounds by leading a team to perform routine tasks using standardized procedures specific to the landscape industry.

**Benefit Information:**

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package For information about ABMs benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits ( | Front Line Team Members

**Basic Qualifications:**

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have a valid Drivers license

No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Must be certified for herbicide spraying

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Similar work experience preferred

**Responsibilities:**

Communicate work to crew members

Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule

Report crew labor time

Guide team members according to training and safety requirements

Provide leader with updates regarding crew performance

Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency

Maintain property grounds

Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems

Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding

Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering

Assist in tree relocation

Remove litter and emptying trash cans

Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic

Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks

Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand

Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture

Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings

Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required

Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects

Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.

Military and veteran friendly employer

Veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.