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Search reopened! La Luz is seeking a motivated and resourceful grounds laborer to maintain the grounds of our townhome complex. Reporting to the Grounds Manager, the main responsibility is to complete grounds work, maintenance and repair tasks. The scope of this job involves labor such as digging holes to repair irrigation pipe failures, shoveling dirt and moving gravel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Care for turf, trees, and plantings, including mowing, trimming, pruning, hand weeding and weed control (may apply pesticides).
- Maintain hardscape areas, including gravel, sidewalks, and firebreaks.
- Keep the irrigation system running smoothly and attend to leaks, clogged valves, etc. when they occur.
- Assist with fountain care, including frequent cleaning and setting pump timers.
- Assist with swimming pool maintenance. Maintain cleanliness of the pool area, including restrooms.
- Trash and debris collection and clearing across the property.
Requirements:
- Verbal and written English communication; interviews will be conducted in English
- Legally authorized to work in the US
- Valid Driver’s license and use of a suitable vehicle
- Pass a drug test and background check
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a groundskeeping/landscaping crew member, or similar role
- Experience in operating grounds equipment, tools and machinery (mowers, trimmers, work utility vehicle)
- Experience with irrigation systems
Physical demands:
- Work most of the day outdoors in all seasons
- Operate a work utility vehicle (Gator), mowers, and other landscape/grounds tools
- Climb (including on a ladder), bend, reach, sit, dig, lift 50 lbs and walk our large property
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