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

1st Shift - SEASONAL

(April 1st - September 30th)

$20/hr

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, snow removal, 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.

• 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, and pruning saws.
• 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.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
• Operate a water Gator to apply water to various flowers and plants around campus.

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.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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 in extreme weather conditions (heat, 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 is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, nationality.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay