Job Description

Grounds Maintenance Technician (Landscape Specialist)
Position: Full-Time, Temporary/ Contract 4 months ($17.50/hr.)

Do you take pride in crafting and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces?
Join our landscaping team and help us create welcoming, vibrant grounds that delight employees and visitors alike. We’re scheduling interviews now—apply today!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Landscaping Manager, the Grounds Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of horticultural and grounds-keeping duties to ensure our property remains attractive, safe, and healthy year-round.

Key Responsibilities

• Turf & Hardscape Care

  • Mow, edge, trim, aerate, and fertilize lawns according to seasonal schedules.

  • Blow sidewalks, pathways, and parking areas; remove debris, leaves, and litter.

• Plant & Bed Maintenance

  • Plant, prune, and deadhead flowers, shrubs, and trees.

  • Install and replenish mulch, decorative rock, and landscape fabric.

  • Monitor plant health; identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.

• Irrigation & Water Management

  • Inspect, adjust, and repair automatic irrigation systems (heads, valves, controllers).

  • Perform seasonal system start-ups, winterization, and leak detection.

• Seasonal Projects & Installations

  • Assist with seasonal flower installations, holiday décor, and special landscaping projects.

  • Support landscape upgrades and hardscape installations as directed.

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Safely operate zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and skid steers.

  • Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment; report major repairs.

• Work Order Management

  • Complete daily work orders and document tasks in the maintenance tracking system.

  • Communicate material needs or property issues to the Landscaping Manager.

• Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all OSHA and company safety policies; wear required PPE.

  • Maintain a neat, hazard-free worksite at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Horticultural Skills: 1-2 years’ experience in commercial or large-scale landscaping.

• Plant Knowledge: Familiarity with common turf grasses, annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.

• Irrigation Systems: Basic troubleshooting and repair experience.

• Equipment Proficiency: Comfortable operating mowers, trimmers, blowers, and light construction equipment.

• Physical Fitness: Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in variable weather, and perform repetitive tasks.

• Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Communication: Clear, professional interactions with coworkers, vendors, and visitors.

Preferred Skills

• Landscape bed design and installation

• Pest and disease identification/treatment

• Soil testing and amendment recommendations

• Certification in horticulture or landscape management