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Grounds Crew

Waco, TXOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Jira
  • grounds maintenance
  • trash pickup
  • turf maintenance
  • power washing
  • leaf blowing
  • cleaning
  • weed eating
  • weed control
  • pest control

Nice to have

  • GED
  • Texas driver's license
  • landscaping experience
  • custodial experience
  • horticulture knowledge

Role summary

Magnolia is seeking a Grounds Crew member to assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of its properties in Waco, Texas. Reporting to the Grounds Facilities Manager, this role involves daily tasks such as trash pickup, turf maintenance, power washing, and general upkeep of hardscapes and exterior furniture. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance checks on various systems, operating power tools and vehicles, and assisting with garden maintenance and new installations. The position requires a focus on guest experience and maintaining a safe working environment. A high school diploma or GED and related experience are preferred, along with a Texas driver's license. Availability for weekends and holidays is necessary.

SUMMARY

At Magnolia, the Grounds Crew is responsible for playing a key part of the overall guest experience by assisting with maintenance and cleanliness of all Magnolia properties. This position works from various locations in and near Waco, Texas. It reports to the Grounds Facilities Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Utilize Jira ticketing system daily to ensure projects and tasks are completed in a timely manner*
  • Perform daily tasks, including trash pickup, turf maintenance, power washing, leaf blowing and vacuuming, cleaning tables and benches, weed eating, weed control, pest control, etc.*
  • Maintain hardscapes at Magnolia properties including pavers, sidewalks, fountains, parking lots, fences, benches, picnic tables, tables and chairs, umbrellas, and driveways*
  • Painting, cleaning and repairs of all exterior furniture, fencing, and fan maintenance
  • Support the facilities team by performing regular preventative maintenance checks on outlets, light switches, string lights, fans, and digital timers making repairs while ensuring operational efficiency*
  • Support the garden and facilities teams by performing regular preventative maintenance checks on irrigation, water meters, hose spigots and making repairs while ensuring operational efficiency*
  • Tool and vehicle preventative maintenance on a routine cadence
  • Using power tools including drills, impacts, saws and driving skid steer, gators, and golf carts
  • Checking all SWPPP drainage canals and French drains for debris and cleaning as needed
  • The daily maintenance, organization and cleanliness of designated areas
  • Property checks at all Magnolia locations
  • Checking properties during and after storms to access damages that may have occurred and correcting the issues
  • Winterization of all Magnolia properties with assistance from the facilities team
  • Assist with garden maintenance tasks such as preparing soil and planting beds, watering, weeding, and pruning as needed
  • Assist garden team during new install projects, including loading and unloading materials, preparing planters and planting areas, and other related responsibilities
  • Assess guest needs, engage and connect with information about Magnolia
  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    • *Metrics evaluated on Performance Review

    COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals.
  • Critical Thinking: Identify and communicate challenges in day-to-day activities.
  • Expertise: Eye for detail, accuracy, and complete all tasks in a timely manner. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
  • Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management.
  • Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience.
  • Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals.
  • Hard skills: Knowledge of common trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, climbers, herbs, vegetables, grasses, and bulbs, and ability to demonstrate this knowledge preferred.

    • ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • 0-1 years of related work experience preferred
  • Previous grounds, custodial, maintenance, or landscaping experience preferred
  • Texas driver's license preferred
  • Must be available to work weekends, special events, and holidays as business needs require

    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is expected to utilize team lifting techniques when lifting bulky items or items weighing above 50 pounds and up to 120 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outside and is frequently exposed to all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

    This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.

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