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ABM Industries Groundskeeper in Union, New Jersey

Overview

The Groundskeeper will maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds, and walls; trims bushes and trees; plants bushes and flowers; applies lawn care chemicals, as needed; and removes snow and spreads salt. On-the-job- training is provided.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits (https://www.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-Recruitment-Frontline-11.6.23.pdf) | Front Line Team Members

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have a valid Driver's License

• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required

• No experience required and on-the-job training provided

Responsibilities:

• Maintain property grounds

• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems

• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care, and watering

• Remove litter and empty trash cans

• Clean roads, parking lots, and walks to ensure the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic

• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks

• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads, and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand

• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture

• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings

• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to the leader

• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects

• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.

Military and veteran-friendly employer, veterans, and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply

REQNUMBER: 90045

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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