The Scruggs Company is currently looking for a Groundskeeper at our South Georgia division. The Groundskeeper will landscape and maintain grounds of property using hand and/or power tools or equipment. Will work and operate equipment in a safe manner and adhere to all safety and environmental rules.

Primary duties:

• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, trimmers, electric clippers, and pruning saws.
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, or fences using hand or power tools.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots or other grounds features.
• Ensure all tools are stored properly at the end of each shift.    
• Responsible for notifying department lead of any potential safety or equipment issues immediately.
• Responsible for following processes and procedures correctly.
• Responsible for wearing appropriate clothing, shoes, and personnel protective equipment.
• All other duties assigned or required.

Competencies:

• Must have the ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information (a quick study).
• Must have the ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must have the ability to work in a team setting and establish collaborative peer relationship.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, schedule work in efficient and productive manner.  Ability to focus on key priority, juggle multiple projects, and manages time effectively.
• Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication.
• Must have the ability to listen, comprehend directives, inquiries and/or comments, and decipher intent and meaning.
• Must have the ability to exhibit a can-do attitude.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.

Physical Demands:

*  Lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100lbs (+-50%) of the time

*  Standing/walking/climbing (+-75%) of the time

*  Occasional sitting in a normal position for an extended time (+-25%) of the time

*  Frequent reaching/handling/feeling (+-70%) of the time

*  Frequent use of finger dexterity (+70%) of the time.

 

Education:

Ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

Ideal candidate should have six months to one-year relevant experience.

 

 

 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.