Grounds Technician

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Building/Grounds Technician will perform duties to provide maintenance upkeep and appearance of the facilitys buildings and grounds.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

15 days of paid time off
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
Medical dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Overview:

GFL Environmental is one of North Americas leading waste management companies proudly making communities cleaner safer and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job its an opportunity to grow in your career make new friends and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities:
Keep grounds area green and attractive by fertilizing seeding planting and trimming/cutting lawn areas trees shrubs and flowers according to the seasonal schedules and needs.
Maintain attractive grounds and facility by picking up and removing paper trash and other debris.
Operate grounds equipment in manner to protect the operator and others in the area by following safety regulations and proper operating procedures.
Keep grounds equipment in good working order by conducting routine repairs and adjustments on equipment or coordinating repairs through maintenance or external maintenance services.
Maintain the container inventory by counting completing the inventory form keeping containers organized by size.
Order and receive building cleaning and maintenance supplies.
Use cutting torch and welder under the direction of the company welder as required.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal state/provincial and local laws regulations ordinances and other orders and to all company policies procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
High school education or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Possess good organizational skills.
Ability to work independently under little supervision.
Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules instructions and procedure manuals read routine reports and correspondences and speak effectively and communicate well with others.

Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to stand sit walk use hands and fingers reach stoop kneel crouch crawl talk hear climb balance taste and smell.
Visual Requirements: include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Possess ability to regularly lift/move up to 15 pounds frequently lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds manually.

Working Conditions:
Noise level is usually moderate.
Occasionally exposed to loud noise moving mechanical parts vibration toxic and caustic chemicals fumes and airborne particles.
Work in office areas and outside with frequent exposure to seasonal temperature variance dust dirt and extreme weather conditions.
Occasionally work in high precarious places.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Required Experience:

The Building/Grounds Technician will perform duties to provide maintenance upkeep and appearance of the facilitys buildings and grounds.At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!Our employees are affectionately known as team green a name that unites us all...