Groundskeeper/Landscaper

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

As an employee within the Maintenance Department, performs work activities in relation to the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds within the community. This included, but is not limited to; planting, mowing, pulling weeds, structure repair, pool and building maintenance. Most of this work is performed outdoors which fluctuates in temperature extremes from 0 to 120 degrees.

What We Offer?

Associa offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, disability insurance, and support with wellness and development initiatives and more. We have been designated Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and many of our locations are awarded as Best and Brightest.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance per standard operation procedures.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, and trees.
• Apply pesticides or set traps to rid grounds of pests.
• Inform and advise the management to ensure proper moisture for growth.
• Irrigation repairs and/or additions.
• Rake, mulch, prune and pull weeds on grounds as needed or as directed.
• Install rock, cement, lighting, furniture, signs, or fences as needed.
• Weed abatement to prevent fire. This can include mowing, discing or hand work on all association common areas or lots.
• Culvert cleaning or installation.
• Ability to work, consistently, in adverse conditions safely.
• Must be able to work any required schedule.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures related to all facets of the job.
• Proper usage of personal protective equipment.
• Must be professional and courteous with residents of the community.
• Perform other necessary tasks as directed by supervisor and Board, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to work on a team.
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in landscape or grounds keeping.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, shovel, rake or weed whack for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Can work in extreme temperatures.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
• Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.