Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions.

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, we pride ourselves on building best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services.

With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, our leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give your facilities our full attention.

Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

 

Want to become part of a winning team with opportunities for growth, career advancement and development? HES Facilities is proud to provide an environment where we support you and your drive for success. We have a passionate commitment to learning and investing in our associates looking to accelerate their careers. We offer a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and entry level candidates who share our core values.

 

HES has an opening for a groundskeeper.

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Job Skills / Requirements

Job Description

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 Vehicle For The Day:
-Load gas cans, blowers, trimmers, extra batteries and other equipment onto Company vehicle/trailers.
-Secure all equipment.

Perform Groundskeeping On Properties:
-Blow down entrances and sidewalks
-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 skid steer, golf carts, chain-saws, electric clippers, backpack blowers, leaf vacuum, and pruning saws, etc.
-Care for Early Child Education Center lawn by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging, 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.

-Diagnosis trees on campus and apply corrective and preventative measures.
-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
-Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
-Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features

-Adjust rainbird sprinkler time clocks for different seasons

-Troubleshoot problems with irrigation and make corrections

-Prevent water loss

Plantings Installation:
-Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation, cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration
-Pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees that are planted as a replacement due to the removal of diseased or damaged trees, or trees that constitute a hazard
-Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
-Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
-Water material correctly


-Perform maintenance on equipment and golf carts
-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
-Change equipment blades and oil

Other Duties:
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High school degree preferred
Certifications: Pest control license is preferred
Experience: Experience in pruning, trimming, and maintaining trees so as to prolong the trees growth as well as experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and repair irrigation equipment

Skills:
-Excellent 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, students and faculty

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 leaf vacuum over curbs
-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 8 hours or more a day
-Spray various pesticides/herbicides
-Use hand saw
-Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, 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 whackers)

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HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education Requirements (Any) High School Diploma or Equivalent Additional Information / Benefits

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