Maintenance Groundskeeper $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

San Marcos, CA
Full Time
703 - Maintenance
Entry Level
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour 

The Job: 

This position will work directly under the Manager of Facilities. The Maintenance Groundskeeper who will be responsible for upkeeping the property grounds, ensure cleanliness, safety, and maintaining the visual appeals of the landscape. 

Who we are looking for: 

At FCI, we are seeking for a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Groundskeeper to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for landscaping and commitment to maintaining the company grounds. Occasionally, you may be required to perform maintenance routines and tasks assigned for facilities. 

This is a great opportunity if you are driven, and looking to earn hard work that can be rewarding. You will begin picking up foundations of general mechanical skills, and develop creative ideas to leave lasting impressions for visitors and employees who utilize our premise. 

What's in it for you: 
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • STD, LTD, Basic Life/AD&D
  • Optional Supplemental Life/AD&D
  • FSA
  • 401k with matching after a year of service
  • Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
  • A registered Alternative Workweek 4/10 schedule

Here are some examples of your day-to-day duties:
  • Perform regular maintenance tasks to keep grounds clean, safe, and visually appealing.
  • Mow grounds using a combination of riding and walking behind power mowers. 
  • Trim edges around our walkways, paths, flower beds, walls, and fence posts. 
  • Prune shrubs, trees, to improve the growth and maintenance of the shape. 
  • Fertilize growing areas and insecticides places with insect issues.
  • Maintain parking areas free of leaf debris using a gas power leaf blower. 
  • Rake and mulch all planter beds as needed. 
  • Regulate irrigation systems that include all pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to follow a conservative water schedule. 
  • Report all serious grounds problems and water leaks to our Facilities Manager. 

Safety
  • Follow safe work practices and participate in safety trainings of equipment pertaining to the job. Report any unsafe conditions or accidents within the premise.

The following qualifications are required to hold this position:
  • High school diploma or relevant work experience in maintenance or landscaping. 
  • Prior knowledge of operating equipment, tools, and methods utilized in lawn maintenance and landscaping. 
  • Basic understanding of irrigation systems, including pop-up sprinklers, PVC lines, and repairing valves. 
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license. 
Physical/Travel Requirements
  • Majority of the work hours will be spent outdoors with frequent exposure to different elements. There may be exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and body vibrations using the equipment.
  • You may be required to lift up to 50 pounds, standing, walking or bending up to 60% of the time. Lifting can occur up to 30% of the role.
  • You must be able to operate a forklift and successfully recertify annually. 

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

FCI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

FCI is an ITAR required employer and active participant of the DHS and SSA E-Verify program. Contract requirements for ITAR identify US citizen or permanent resident card "Green Card" holder in the absence of ECCN.

COMPANY: FCI is the leading manufacturer of thermal type process control instrumentation sold throughout the world. In addition to our home office, we operate three (3) separate facilities across different continents to bring our brand of expertise and service to thousands of global customers. FCI is a privately held organization. https://www.fluidcomponents.com/

COVID-19:

As an essential manufacturer, Fluid Components is proud to offer the following benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • Free personal protective equipment (PPE) for all on-site workers
  • Additional health screenings and ongoing safety protocols aligned with CDC guidelines
  • Three-day weekends for most roles
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