Groundskeeper/Landscaper
American Furniture Warehouse
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Job Description
Job Overview
AFW is looking for a Groundskeeper who will be able to provide professional landscaping services for our entire facility. The Groundskeeper will be responsible for performing ongoing landscaping tasks, as well as routine maintenance of all landscaping equipment. The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and the outside appearance of the facility. If you have experience in landscaping and a strong attention to detail, then AFW is looking for you.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.
- Mow the lawns, prune the bushes and trees, edge the walkways and give the grounds a manicured look.
- Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on the lawn care equipment and tools.
- Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary by the AFW management team.
- Collaborate with the maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are properly cared and clean up to AFW standards.
- Plant and care for shrubs, trees, plants, and flowers.
- Sprays for weeds and insects using chemicals approved by AFW.
- Report all acts of vandalism, destruction of property and suspicious behavior to management.
- Report all property issues and potential liabilities along with recommendations for solving such issues to the AFW management team.
- Repairs fences, gates, walls, and irrigation systems, using carpentry, masonry and painting tools.
- May operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers (CO), chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.
- Maintain a neat and safe work environment.
- All training provided by AFW
- Other duties to be assigned/directed by supervisor.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to safely use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
- Experience using power tools, pruning tools, and lawn mowers.
- Previous experience as a groundskeeper, gardener, or similar role.
- Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.
Compensation
Pay Rate: Starting at $17/hour and up - dependent on experience
Pay Grade A: $16.00-26.91
At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401k matching, and more!
Physical Requirements
- Capacity to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
- Capability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily.
- Lifting, gripping, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving merchandise 8 hours or more daily.
- Continuous use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
- Ability to lift, lower, move, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. and the skill to handle/manipulate up to 100 lbs. frequently.
- Able to work in variable environments with different lighting, loud exterior noise, and flooring.
Work Environment
- Fluorescent Lighting
- Concrete Flooring
- Climate affected by outside conditions
- Considerable exterior noise
- Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse
What Most Landscapers Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most landscaping and lawn roles do not require a state license, though anyone applying fertilizers or weed control commercially may need a Department of Agriculture applicator license. Irrigation work is separate and does require a licensed installer in Texas. That mix means the field has room for entry hands and specialized pros side by side. Pay is usually hourly, with crew leads and irrigation techs earning more, and design-build roles paying the best.
The work is outdoor and seasonal, but Houston's long growing season keeps crews busy most of the year. Spring and summer mean heavy mowing and planting. Fall brings cleanup and installs. New hires underestimate the heat and the early starts. Crews roll out at dawn to beat the afternoon sun. You run mowers, trimmers, and blowers, load and unload trailers, and handle plants, mulch, and stone. Reliability and a willingness to learn equipment and plant care open the path to lead and maintenance-manager roles.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Maintenance crews load the trailer at dawn and run a route of properties. At each stop you mow, edge, trim hedges, blow clippings, and clear beds so the property looks sharp. Speed and consistency matter because crews hit many stops in a day and the same yards every week.
Install and design work is a different pace. You dig beds, set plants, lay sod, spread mulch, and build hardscape features like walkways and retaining walls. Irrigation techs troubleshoot controllers, replace heads, and fix leaks in the line. Across all of it you maintain equipment, keep blades sharp, and manage fuel and safety gear. Customer interaction is lighter than in other trades, but a crew lead still communicates with property owners about scope and timing. Expect sun, heat, dust, and physical labor from start to finish, balanced by visible, satisfying results at the end of each property.
What Landscapers Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $17.44/hr.
Building a Landscaping Career in Texas
Most mowing and maintenance work needs no state license. Two paths do require one. Applying fertilizer or weed control for hire can require a Texas Department of Agriculture applicator license, and installing irrigation systems requires a licensed irrigator through the state environmental agency. Backflow testing on irrigation is a further certification. That means a maintenance hand can start with no license, while specialized and design-build roles reward certification. The path moves from crew work into lead, then into irrigation, chemical, or design specialties that pay more.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Crew Member $33,821/yr
Mow, edge, trim, and plant while learning equipment and plant care.
- 2 Crew Lead $36,275/yr
Run a maintenance crew and manage routes and quality.
- 3 Irrigation / Chemical Specialist $39,707/yr
Hold an irrigator or applicator license for higher-value work.
- 4 Designer / Account Manager $39,707/yr
Design installs and manage commercial landscape accounts.
- 5 Landscape Company Owner $46,696/yr
Run a maintenance or design-build company and manage crews.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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