Groundskeeper
The Buncher Company•Pittsburgh, PA, US
Posted ago
Description
We’re in search of a hard-working team player to join us as a landscaper. You’ll follow the crew leader to perform lawn care and maintenance duties for our customers including mowing, fertilizing, mulching, edging, raking, pruning, and any additional landscaping tasks. Job seekers should take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy working with others.
Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will vary significantly from day to day and week to week and will include, but are not limited to:

  • Directly or indirectly support all exterior grounds activities including landscaping as well as maintenance and repair of exterior areas as needed.
  • Conduct property inspections and submit deficiencies and repair needs as well as general upkeep and improvement recommendations to the Lead Groundskeeper.
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled general repairs, installation, and maintenance.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain landscape equipment and power tools such as mowers, edgers, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, hand tools, etc.
  • Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot irrigation systems.
  • Perform snow and ice removal (at specific properties).
  • Responsible for removal of trash and debris, blowing areas off, sweeping, raking, mulching, mowing, trimming, edging, watering, and planting material.
  • Interact with tenants, visitors, and contractors in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
  • Respond to tenant/manager work requests using the work order management system.
  • Respond immediately to emergencies and tenant concerns.
  • On-call rotation for after-normal business hours emergencies.
  • Perform all work to industry standards and maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.
  • Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.
  • Keep flower beds looking pristine with a sprinkler or irrigation system
  • Put pesticide on greenery when needed for weed control
  • Do general lawn care duties like groundskeeping, and lawn maintenance including mowing, raking, mulching, weeding, fertilizing, edging, and pruning
  • Create daily reports of completed work
  • Assist your team with customers’ landscape design, landscape construction, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • No previous experience in building and/or grounds maintenance required.
  • Basic IT skills including ability to use Buncher-selected technology and systems (i.e., Microsoft Office, iPhone, iPad, laptop, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Prism / Building Engines or other work order systems a plus.
  • Knowledge of gardening techniques and gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides is a plus but not a requirement.
  • Grounds, pesticide/herbicide and/or other maintenance certifications is a plus but not a requirement.
  • Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry, and lift up to 80 lbs. and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, climb, kneel, and balance as part of performing job tasks.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple deadlines efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be team-oriented and possess an “upbeat / can do” attitude.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • 2+ years of experience as a landscaper for residential or commercial properties
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent certification
  • Familiarity with hand tools and maintenance equipment including blowers, chain saws, edgers, rakes, clippers, hedge trimmers, and lawnmowers
  • Driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from the work site
  • Must be a hard-worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
Compensation
$19 hourly
About The Buncher Company

The Buncher Company promotes a supportive work environment where employees can continue to develop both personally and professionally. We offer a highly competitive wage and benefits package including:

  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
  • Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Stipend for Fitness Membership
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
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