Groundskeeper

Company: PeopleReady
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because we have been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether you are looking for work, or you are seeking workers for your business, PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady, Located Springfield, MA, 01109, USA, is currently hiring Groundskeeper. Job Description Are you someone who could describe yourself as a "green thumb"? Do you have a penchant for planting? We are looking for an immediate hire of a passionate Groundskeeper if you are ready to see if the grass is greener on our side. As a Groundskeeper, you might care for the grounds surrounding a business or building using hand tools and powered equipment. Landscaping can include anything from simply pulling weeds to drawing up complex plans and using a wide array of horticultural knowledge. In this role, you might primarily work to improve upon an existing garden layout or work in one of the more specialized areas of landscaping. Some of the specialties a passionate Groundskeeper might be interested in would be crafting water gardens and fountains (aquascape), installing lawn sprinkler systems and drains (irrigation systems), or designing practical solutions for orchards and farms. Does this sound like your dream job? We would love to find out more about you, so please apply at the link above. Note - Pay Rate for this Job is $16/ Hour Responsibilities Include: Operating equipment to complete job based on printed directions, including mowing, pruning, and cutting During the winter, shoveling snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spreading salt in those areas Tending established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls Capturing and removing litter Maintaining or repairing tools, equipment, or structures Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides Providing proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features Qualifications: Previous experience as a groundskeeper preferred Have basic operating knowledge of landscaping tools Verifiable references to confirm your professional skills and experience Strong work ethic Able to focus on details at all times Able to lift 50 pounds in order to load and unload materials as well as carry needed tools to and from the jobsite Able to work outdoors in all temperatures, which may include heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or cold (temperatures below 32 degrees) To begin your journey, go to https://jobs.peopleready.com/jobs/PR-1210973/Groundskeeper Connect and network online with us: https://www.facebook.com/PeopleReady https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleready https://twitter.com/_PeopleReady https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdTbGeEvNwF7phVPT74TAg We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs, so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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