Facility Groundskeeper

OPENING FROM DIS-TRAN STEEL - ALL LOCATIONS Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel! Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done. DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a Facility Groundskeeper to join the team at the Pineville, LA plant.   The Facility Groundskeeper is responsible for keeping buildings and property grounds in clean and orderly condition.  This position will perform duties such as landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.  The groundskeeper will perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, fertilizing, insecticide/pesticide application, painting, trash pick-up and removing debris from walking areas.  The groundskeeper notifies management of the need for repairs and will assist management with other facility duties as needed.   EXPECTATIONS:

Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interacts professionally with other employees and customers.

Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Works independently while recognizing the need to communicate and coordinate work with other employees and organizations.

Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Keep exterior buildings and property grounds in clean and orderly condition.

Maintains grounds of property using hand and power tools.

Operates and performs general maintenance on landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, weed-eaters, tractors.

Performs tasks such as mowing, trimming, and planting.

Performs routine maintenance activities on facilities and notifies management of the need for repairs.

Cleans debris from walking areas; may operate forklifts to empty trash cans and dumpsters.

Follows procedures for the proper application of fertilizers, insecticides, or pesticides.

Performs building maintenance, including cleaning, preparing, and painting structures.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY GROUNDSKEEPER:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior landscaping, facility groundskeeper experience preferred.

Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Attention to detail and ability to work alone or with a team.

Clear Motor Vehicle History is required.

Experience operating hand tools and power tools is required.

Experience operating landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers, weed-eaters, blowers, tractors is required.

Experience operating a forklift is preferred.