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

Retention Bonus after 60 days!  

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 Grounds keeping 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    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 weekends and holidays as needed.    Minimum Qualifications  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.    Certifications: N/A  Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful. Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edger's, 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  Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)  

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Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance