Commercial Groundskeeper

Commercial Groundskeeper

Full-Time

Hiring Range: $ 18.31 – $ 21.75 Per Hour

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Commercial Groundskeeper to maintain the appearance, safety, and functionality of agency properties across multiple locations. This position helps ensure outdoor spaces remain clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for clients, staff, and visitors. The role supports the daily upkeep of grounds, equipment, and facilities that contribute to a positive environment throughout the organization. If you're committed to maintaining safe and attractive facilities, we welcome your application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work independently and perform assigned work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Monitor grounds and parking areas daily for litter, debris, and cleanup needs.
• Perform landscaping maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and pest management activities.
• Maintain grass, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and other landscaped areas.
• Remove leaves, branches, brush, and other debris from agency properties.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks on landscaping equipment.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety requirements related to chemical and pesticide use.
• Maintain applicable safety documentation and material safety data information.
• Follow labeling, mixing, application, and storage requirements for chemicals and pesticides.
• Report equipment damage, facility issues, suspicious activity, safety concerns, and security risks to supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

This position requires driving company and personal vehicles on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and experience in proper grounds keeping and gardening techniques required, including knowledge of proper watering, fertilizing techniques, and pest management.
• General knowledge of groundskeeping equipment and tools, sufficient to perform routine maintenance.
• Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

SKILLS:

• Must be able to work independently and display good organizational skills.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand safety data sheets and safe chemical handling practices.
• Read, understand and interpret work schedules and diagrams. Requires the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Maintenance and construction equipment including ATV, backhoe, snowplow, and man lift. Operation of motor vehicle.

Work Environment : Outdoors, office.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Job Description #15 Seat #(s)

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is required to:

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull: Up to 10 pounds (frequently)
• Up to 20 pounds (occasionally)
• Up to 50 pounds (seldom)
• The ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors engaged in physically active work.
• Ambulatory ability to move to different work locations and bend, stoop, climb, and perform inspections.
• The ability to wear various protective equipment, work in areas with extreme temperature variation, and work in cramped or uneven spaces.
• Visual acuity to observe work sites, read written materials, blueprints, plans, and schematics.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone, including projecting voice in noisy work settings.
• May require the ability to lift from the floor, waist, or overhead objects up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.