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Groundskeeper - 1st Shift

Shaw

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Dalton, GA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Title

Groundskeeper - 1st Shift

Position Overview

Position Objective:

The Industrial Landscaper is responsible for maintaining the exterior grounds of industrial and commercial facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and professional appearance. This position performs routine landscaping, lawn care, and grounds maintenance tasks while following safety standards and company procedures.

Essential Duties:

Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas

Prune shrubs, trees, and plants as needed

Perform weed control, mulching, fertilizing, and general plant care

Operate landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge cutters

Assist with planting, landscape installation, and seasonal maintenance

Support irrigation and sprinkler system operation and minor repairs

Remove debris, leaves, and litter from grounds and walkways

Assist with seasonal services such as storm cleanup and inclement weather response

Follow safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or property damage to supervisors

Other Duties:

Winter weather snow and ice removal

Service and maintenance all used equipment including trucks and trailers and landscaping equipment

Load and apply mulch as needed

Painting offices or other facilities

Painting facilities

Fence repair

Pressure washing

Drywall

Replacing ceiling tiles

Recycling light bulbs

Moving furniture

Plumbing repair

Basic electrical repair

Demolition

Storage assembly

Animal removal

Storm debris removal

Install and remove flooring

Trash removal

Some tree removal

Property line maintenance

Event setup / campus equipment

Assist contractors

Water plants during inclement weather

Installing Sod

Turf removal

Land clearing

Changing LED lights

On call 24 hours

Roof cleanup

Emergency calls

Requirements:

Previous landscaping or grounds maintenance experience preferred

Ability to safely operate landscaping tools and equipment

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Physical ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

21years of age or more

Maintain a valid driver's license and complete dot physicals annually

Pulling and backing 18-foot trailers and dump trailers

Pay Rate:

$18.49

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.