Groundskeeper

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Velociti Services
Kansas City, MO
Agriculture
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

A Groundskeeper at Velociti Services will be responsible for keeping our client’s grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The groundskeeper will maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, stair paths, retaining walls and turf. The groundskeeper will employ insecticides, chemical sprays, fertilizers, and mulches to optimize condition of greenery. You will keep grounds free from trash, litter, debris, weeds, plant diseases and harmful insects. You will maintain equipment and supplies, and order as needed​.

Optimal candidates will need to ensure grounds are always pleasant—both visually and operatively, while maintaining equipment. Top candidates are hard-working, meticulous, and patient.

Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsiblities: 

Maintaining site landscaping

Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation

Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubs, and spreading mulch

Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds

Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently

Operating and maintaining trucks and power tools

Utilizing insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases

Keeping grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and emptying trash receptacles

Conducting basic irrigation audits and performing basic irrigation repairs

Removing snow by using a shovel or snow blower

Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate Experience

High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent

1+ years of groundskeeping or related experience

Proficient in using manual and power tools safely

Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties

Ability to follow instructions

Physically agile and dexterous

The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own

The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Accountability and dependability in all that you do

A strong commitment to company service values

Time management - organizing, planning, and prioritizing

Ability to multi-task and change directions easily

Act as a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver

Physical Requirements

Applicants for this role must be able to:

Lift boxes and packages weighing up to 60 pounds

Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments

Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day

Standing for extended periods of time

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reference: 202591567

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Groundskeeper

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Velociti Services

Kansas City, MO
Agriculture
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

A Groundskeeper at Velociti Services will be responsible for keeping our client’s grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The groundskeeper will maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, stair paths, retaining walls and turf. The groundskeeper will employ insecticides, chemical sprays, fertilizers, and mulches to optimize condition of greenery. You will keep grounds free from trash, litter, debris, weeds, plant diseases and harmful insects. You will maintain equipment and supplies, and order as needed​.

Optimal candidates will need to ensure grounds are always pleasant—both visually and operatively, while maintaining equipment. Top candidates are hard-working, meticulous, and patient.

Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsiblities: 

Maintaining site landscaping

Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation

Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubs, and spreading mulch

Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds

Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently

Operating and maintaining trucks and power tools

Utilizing insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases

Keeping grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and emptying trash receptacles

Conducting basic irrigation audits and performing basic irrigation repairs

Removing snow by using a shovel or snow blower

Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate Experience

High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent

1+ years of groundskeeping or related experience

Proficient in using manual and power tools safely

Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties

Ability to follow instructions

Physically agile and dexterous

The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own

The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Accountability and dependability in all that you do

A strong commitment to company service values

Time management - organizing, planning, and prioritizing

Ability to multi-task and change directions easily

Act as a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver

Physical Requirements

Applicants for this role must be able to:

Lift boxes and packages weighing up to 60 pounds

Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments

Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day

Standing for extended periods of time

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reference: 202591567

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