Maintenance Grounds Tech/Crew

Job Description

Description:

Creating value for our customers is the Cardinal Way. Are you ready to make a difference with a fast-growing team? Then why not join the Cardinal Family, where we strive for Excellence?

The Grounds Technician is responsible for completing maintenance duties while assuring the preservation and upkeep of all site buildings, common areas, and equipment/tools as necessary. The job changes from day to day and performs a variety of duties involving tool use, lifting, being comfortable with heights, and carrying and managing equipment and machinery to provide support and aid to the skilled craftspeople on-site. The grounds technician must be available for emergencies both after hours and on weekends. Overtime hours (over 40 hours per week) must be approved in advance by the Site Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with the onsite manager daily to receive instructions and report on the progress of currently assigned work

Basic gardening and lawn maintenance

Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns

Install and maintain landscapes

Prune trees or shrubs

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1+ Year experience performing maintenance with onsite properties

Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve maintenance problems.

Ability to follow instructions.

Good verbal and written communication sk

Strong initiative skills are necessary with a willingness to learn and continually improve skills.

Ability to work safely by following all safety precautions of duties including working with hazardous materials and power tools.

Ability to delegate work duties to employees and follow through on completion of all jobs.