Job Description

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

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.

PLEASE READ Hours For This Position 
The shift for this position is full-time Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts, with occasional weekends. 

**MUST BE ABLE TO PASS MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK.

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 <

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays