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Amentum is seeking a permanent position of Groundskeeper Team Lead to support our team of landscapers at the facility and grounds in Moline, IL.

+ Typical working hours are 1st shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm; hours and days worked may vary based on business demand.

The Groundskeeper Team Lead is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, leaf removal, general painting, snow removal, etc. may fluctuate by season. During summer months, this role will include oversight of seasonal landscapers.

Essential Functions:

+ Lead and work alongside grounds crew in performing landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and general grounds upkeep.

+ Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.

+ Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, etc.

+ Operate various types of equipment including power mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, blowers, etc.

+ Operates trucks and tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds and snow removal, as needed.

+ Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.

+ Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools.

+ Ensure compliance with safety procedures and proper use of equipment.

+ Communicate with management regarding project status, resource needs, and issues.

+ Assist with seasonal planning and scheduling of grounds maintenance activities.

+ Maintain records of work performed, equipment usage, and inventory.

Qualifications:

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Must be able to pass a pre-deployment substance abuse test.

+ Valid driver’s license is required.

+ 2+ years of experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.

+ Ability to lead a team effectively while also performing physical labor.

+ Must be able to obtain expert operator level within 6 months of hire date. This includes unsupervised machine operation, roadway operation of equipment including implements or attachments or both, field operations, and implements and PTO operations.

+ Must be able to adhere to all safety procedures.

+ Requires frequent lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, pulling of over 50 lbs.

+ Requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

+ Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .