Experienced Grounds Manager Needed- Apply today! (Grounds)

　　Grayslake, IL, United States of America

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　　Overview

　　HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions.

　　Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we pride ourselves on building best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services.

　　With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, our leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give your facilities our full attention.

　　Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

　　Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? HES Facilities is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your drive for success. We have a passionate commitment to learning and investing in our associates looking to accelerate their careers. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and entry level candidates who share our core values.

　　Job Skills / Requirements

　　Grounds supervisors are responsible for the grounds crew. This includes training, managing and supervising the crew and the workload. Experience is a plus and people skills are important in this role.

　　Groundskeepers are responsible for efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management. Groundskeepers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair.

　　Essential Functions

　　This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

　　Prepare Trucks for The Day

　　Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto Company trucks/trailers

　　Secure all equipment

　　Perform Groundskeeping On Properties

　　Mow turf using various mowers

　　Line trimming and edging

　　Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings

　　Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris

　　Pull weeds as needed

　　Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks

　　Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws

　　Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas

　　Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging around flower beds, walks, and walls

　　Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, shears, pruners or chain saws.

　　Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants

　　Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features

　　Plantings and Flower Installation

　　Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation, cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration

　　Pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees that are planted as a replacement due to the removal of diseased or damaged trees, or trees that constitute a hazard; non-substantive replacement of sod

　　Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing

　　Apply mulch appropriately for type of material

　　Water material correctly

　　Edge beds or establish new bed edges

　　Perform Maintenance On Equipment

　　Wash equipment and truck

　　Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out building maintenance using hand and power tools

　　Other Duties

　　Snow removal: must be available nights, weekends and holidays.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

　　Education: High school degree preferred.

　　Certifications: N/A

　　Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful. Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers

　　Skills:

　　Good communication skills

　　Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential

　　Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions

　　Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details

　　Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

　　Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors

　　Physical and Working Conditions

　　Perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.

　　Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs

　　Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

　　Lift shovels full of snow

　　Lift branches and limbs

　　Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)

　　Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment

　　Bend and kneel up to 6 hours or more a day

　　Use hand saw

　　Work hours vary up to 12 hours per day

　　Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)

　　Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weed trimmers)

　　HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer.HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Additional Information / Benefits

　　“Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a

　　voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on

　　their own schedule.”

　　Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

　　This job reports to the Manager

　　This is a Full-Time position

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