Grounds Keeper

Overview

The groundskeeper is responsible for performing general janitorial duties including landscaping and grounds maintenance mainly outside of the distribution center.

• Trims, cuts and removes scrubs, bushes and trees.
• Inspects and maintains common areas and reports deficiencies.
• Inspects and maintains the exterior of the property and reports deficiencies.
• Mows lawns when necessary.
• Ensures pathways, stairs, outdoor seating and other structures are safe.
• Maintains exterior walkways and driveways clean and in neat appearance.
• Cleans landscaping tools and equipment after each use.
• Cleans the warehouse floor with the floor sweeper machine.
• Must wear anti-slippery, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and a safety vest.
• Maintains and reports inventory levels of all cleaning supplies minimizing waste.
• Must be able to concentrate on their tasks and follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Other duties can be assigned based on the needs of the company.

• Be able to read and write at a basic level.
• Basic math skills required.
• Minimum of 1 year previous janitor/maintenance experience.
• Must be able to lift and move power equipment and hand tools.
• Must be able to work sometimes in harsh weather conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to effectively perform a job requiring consistent, repetitive motion, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.

• Complies and enforces all safety rules.
• Reports any unsafe conditions and/or practice to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Complies with the company’s food safety, food quality and food defense systems.
• Complies with all safety, health, and environmental company policies and procedures.
• Reports any work-related injuries to immediate supervisor.
• Carries proper employee identification when in company’s premises.
• Vehicle parking permit visible when in company’s premises.
• Uses safety shoes (non-slip and steel-toe).
• Utilize appropriate PPE.

• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.
• Becomes personally accountable for highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty and fairness in all aspects of the job.

• Strong Work Ethic
• Positive Attitude
• Good Communication Skills
• Time Management Abilities
• Simple Problem-Solving Skills
• Acting as a Team Player

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.