Grounds Keeper in Lake Charles, Louisiana at The Shaw Group, LLC

Summary

The Groundskeeper will play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of our site, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our staff, residents, and visitors. This position involves a variety of tasks, including lawn maintenance, weed eating, trash disposal, and site-wide grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim lawns regularly to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance.
• Perform lawn edging to create defined boundaries around flower beds, walkways, and other landscaping features.
• Oversee the application of fertilizers and pesticides as needed to promote healthy grass growth.
• Identify and eliminate weeds, overgrowth, and invasive plants from designated areas.
• Safely operate weed eaters, trimmers, and other equipment to maintain the edges of lawns, pathways, and landscape borders.
• Collect and dispose of litter, debris, and waste from designated areas.
• Empty trash bins and maintain a clean and litter-free environment throughout the site.
• Inspect and maintain landscaping features, such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
• Prune and trim plants to ensure a well-kept and visually appealing landscape.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems as required.
• Assist in the upkeep of parking lots, walkways, and common areas, including snow removal in winter months.
• Ensure that all grounds keeping equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and stored in good working order.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries while operating equipment.
• Adhere to environmental and safety regulations, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or a related field.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment safely.
• Familiarity with landscaping techniques, including planting, pruning, and weed control.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and attractive environment.

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.