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Flexjet · 16 hours ago

Groundskeeper

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Flexjet is seeking a qualified candidate to join their Facilities Building Maintenance team as a Groundskeeper for their facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves maintaining the exterior environment, ensuring the appearance and safety of the grounds, and performing various landscaping and general maintenance tasks.

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Responsibilities

Performs weekly inspection of the property and grounds as well as common areas and reports deficiencies to Facility Director

Performs a variety of tasks related to the care of grasses and plants. Weeds flowerbeds weekly or more often if needed. Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs

Mows lawn weekly during the proper season. Cleans landscaping tools and equipment after each use

Trims, prunes, and removes scrubs, bushes, and trees to maintain neat appearance and desired shape

Performs general maintenance duties including property inspections, landscaping, and grounds maintenance to include litter pick up throughout complex, courtyard, bistro patio and ramp side by buildings, hangars, and all parking lots. Leaf blowing during appropriate season

Pressure washing of entrances and sidewalks throughout complex

Cleaning exterior of buildings throughout complex; scheduling exterior maintenance. Maintains exterior window washing contractors

Maintain ramp fences and gates throughout complex

Must be able to use ladders and lifts for required parking lot light bulb changes; maintaining parking lot and exterior lighting either personally or through use of contractors

Responsible for ramp snowplowing within 20’ of buildings, hangars, and fence/ramp gates throughout complex, snowplowing of Crossover Road and Stage One Road, clearing/shoveling sidewalks throughout complex during winter weather, parking lot snowplowing and salting/sanding of all areas as needed; both personally (12 hours max on schedule with rest periods/12 hours off) and in conjunction with contractors

Maintains sprinkler systems for entire complex

Mulching of flowerbeds and tree lawns either personally or in conjunction with contractors

Maintains parking lot signage, parking lot asphalt and striping; reports deficiencies to Facility Director

Ability to perform light maintenance inside building complex during slow periods. Provide assistance with other exterior maintenance projects at additional Cleveland area locations

Responsible for the care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the company. Responsible for ordering supply inventory for exterior maintenance in conjunction with appropriate budget approvals

Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property to manager and/or the Vice President of Facilities

Regular and prompt attendance that can include night and weekend hours when needed; on call during inclement weather. Maintains regular contact with snowplow contractor for 24/7 coverage

Follows and adheres to all company-wide and departmental safety requirements; be aware of and operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Performs other responsibilities and tasks as assigned

Qualification

Groundskeeping experienceSnowplowingLandscaping equipmentCDLSprinkler systemsGardening techniquesCustomer service skillsAttention to detailTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Must possess the legal ability to work in the United States

Applicants must be drug-free and have reliable transportation with a valid driver's license

High School Diploma or GED with minimum of one-year related experience in groundskeeping, good customer service skills and an eye for detail

Familiarity with sprinkler systems, landscaping equipment and snowplowing equipment

Knowledge of gardening techniques, tree trimming, and gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to work with power, hand, and gas-operated tooling such as leaf blower, tractor, push mover, snowplow equipment, power washer, Kubota, etc

Requires 1-3 months on-the-job training to learn department policies. procedures, proper use and storage of cleaning agents and chemicals

Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, reaching, shoveling, and standing on hard surfaces

Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals

Ability to be on call 24/7 to maintain complex during inclement weather and/or emergency situations; personally or managing snowplowing contractor. Nights and weekends required during inclement weather season

Ability to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, fanatical attention to detail, and sense of urgency

Ability to work in a team environment, able to work independently, facilitate good customer/employee interactions, exhibits professionalism with customers/employees and others with whom there is contact, and have strong communication skills with direct manager as well as upper-level management

Work performed in an outdoor setting and during inclement weather

Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds