**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Groundskeeper to join our team. We are a lush wedding venue with weddings nearly 7 days a week, so maintenance of the property is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of our property to the highest standards. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about landscaping and has a keen eye for detail.
*This job is a Tuesday-Saturday schedule*
**Duties:**
- Maintain the grounds by performing regular lawn care, including mowing, edging, and trimming.
- Ensure the property is well-manicured by pruning and watering plants, as well as removing weeds and debris.
- Operate power tools, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers, to maintain the property's appearance.
- Utilize hand tools, such as rakes, shovels, and hoes, to complete tasks efficiently.
- Manage irrigation systems to ensure the property receives the right amount of water.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including fertilizing, aerating, and seeding lawns.
- Work with a team to complete landscaping projects, including planting trees, flowers, and shrubs.
- Keep the property clean by disposing of trash, leaves, and other debris.
- Maintain the property's groundskeeping equipment and tools in good working order.
**Skills:**
- Experience in landscaping and lawn care.
- Knowledge of garden and landscape maintenance practices.
- Ability to operate power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and the ability to maintain them.
- Strong understanding of lawn care and landscape maintenance.
- Physical stamina to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of gardening and landscaping techniques.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Wales, FL 33898 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lake Wales, FL 33898: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person