HOLT Group hiring Facilities Landscape Technician in Corpus Christi, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Job SummaryThe Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains landscape design features and oversees maintenance repairs as needed.

What can HOLT CAT offer you?

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
• A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
• A Tuition Reimbursem*nt program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
• An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Three years’ experience in maintenance of turf grasses, shrubs, and trees preferred.
• Three years’ experience in operating commercial lawn care equipment preferred.
• Proficiency in English (verbal & written).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to safely operate with a high level of proficiency in a variety of hand and powered lawn tools and equipment.
• Ability to safely maintain Preventative Maintenance schedule on lawn tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the proper use of herbicides/fertilizers and the safe handling and storage of them.
• Ability to perform light maintenance on the grounds including but not limited to greasing/lubricating doors, gates, hinges, fencing, walkways, driveways, pool enclosures, etc.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle using a manual and/or automatic transmission and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.

Landscaping

• Perform landscape duties associated with commercial landscaping on large client properties including but not limited to: mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, top dressing, installing down sod and mulch, planting flowers/plant material, cleaning up debris, digging, blowing leaves, pulling weeds, watering plants, pond maintenance, raking, etc.
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment associated with landscape maintenance such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, sod cutters, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, and hand tools in a safe and skillful manner.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, boardwalks, planters, and other grounds features which includes gathering and removing litter and debris.
• Establish schedules for all landscaping duties.

Irrigation

• Schedule irrigation to maintain a healthy landscape along with complying with local water restrictions.
• Test irrigation systems for proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot irrigation systems to determine reparation needs.
• Repair and maintain valves, trace electrical components, install, and initialize clocks/timers, and locate existing zones and valves.
• Select and repair pipes, fittings, valves, and irrigation system equipment.

General Maintenance

• Perform light maintenance on facilities and grounds items.
• Sweep, blow, brush, and power wash decks, walking areas, paved surfaces, garages, etc.
• Lubricate/grease gates, hinges, fences, locks, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on golf carts, outdoor equipment, machinery, etc.
• Ensure that tools and other equipment are properly maintained and accounted for.
• Ensure storage area for grounds equipment and tools are organized and clean.
• Establish schedules for equipment maintenance and other duties.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Wash equipment and truck weekly or as indicated by management.

Other Duties

• Follow the Company’s safety policies, guidelines, and instructions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, integrity, and honesty in all dealings at all times.
• Practice consistent dependability, attendance, and adherence to work schedules.
• Submit the required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend training classes as needed or instructed by superiors.
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance and record keeping.
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Travel

• Up to 25% travel
• Valid driver’s license required

DisclaimerPlease note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.