Rest Area Groundskeeper

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 

As an employee of DCS, you will need to have an eye for detail, all while using your skills and expertise to uphold our company’s morals and principles. The perfect applicant is a highly motivated Rest Area Groundskeeper that will perform maintenance duties, lawn duties, and the planting of flowers and shrubbery for rest areas. This position is under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Demonstrate a positive safety culture by performing responsibilities in full compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform assigned ground and maintenance tasks in an organized and timely manner.
• Police the grounds daily; clean and maintain public areas.
• Performs and oversees lawn maintenance using tractors, zero turn mowers, edgers, blowers or any other equipment necessary to always keep all lawn areas neat and presentable.
• Pressure washing, exterior painting and maintenance of community public areas.
• Care and maintenance of all plantings, flowers and trees including replants when needed.
• Planting, care, and maintenance of herbicide-free Butterfly gardens.
• Maintain striping and paint in parking lot and roadway of rest areas as defined by contract.
• Performs minor repairs on grounds, facilities and equipment when needed.
• Meet minimum standard inspection goals for rest areas and grounds as defined by contract.
• Participate in an ongoing improvement plan for rest areas.
• Works with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment.
• Displays friendly, helpful, and pleasant demeanor with travelling public.
• Follows safety procedures, policies, and guidelines of FDOT.
• Public safety and convenience are to be always considered.
• Reports all incidents of vandalism, theft, accidents, and extended stay vehicles etc. (see emergency call out list).
• Responsible for reporting and documenting any suspicious activity, needs and concerns.
• Keeps the storage area clean, neat, and secure.
• Removes all trash, paper, and other debris from grounds and parking lots.
• Keeps all walkways and necessary pathways clean and free of debris.
• Uses hand and power tools and performs required maintenance.
• Reports any needed necessary repairs.
• Perform all duties in line with Company policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, subcontractors, security, and suppliers.
• Promote a strong customer service culture among project team members. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED.

EXPERIENCE:

• MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
• MUST HAVE 1 YEAR OF RELATED GROUNDSKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE.
• MUST BE ABLE TO MEET WITH THE CREW AT 5AM EVERY MORNING.
• MUST HAVE TRACTOR AND ZERO TURN TRACTOR EXPERIENCE.
• MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK IN VARIOUS OUTDOOR CONDITIONS.
• MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF CLEAN DRIVING.
• MUST HAVE OWN RELIABLE TRANSPORTAION.
• MUST BE ABLE TO CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS TO MANAGERS.
• MUST BE SELF-MOTIVATED, ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, AND BE TRUSTWORTHY.
• MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPANY DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY.
• Advanced MOT Certified preferred.
• First Aid and CPR Certified preferred.

KEY COMPENTENCIES:

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A TEAM
• SAFETY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• MAINTENANCE

DeAngelo Contracting Services offers competitive benefit packages to all employees. This includes but is not limited to, company sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance policies, per diem for time spent away from home, Paid time off, paid holidays and significant amounts of career development opportunities just to name a few! 

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today! 

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.