Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-$24/hour

Grounds Porter / Multi-Campus Grounds Maintenance Technician (Hospital Sites)

VALID DRIVERS LICENSE + CLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED (insurable).

Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing, locally owned lawn and landscape maintenance company serving commercial and residential clients. Were hiring a dependable, self-managed Grounds Porter to support a local hospital with multiple campuses. This role is customer-facing and requires professionalism, strong communication, and consistent attendance.

Position Overview

You will be assigned to hospital properties and travel between multiple campuses during the day to handle routine grounds maintenance, detail work, and property upkeep. This is an independent roleideal for someone who takes ownership, stays organized, and can work without constant supervision.

Schedule / Season

• Full-time seasonal: MarchDecember
• Hours: MonFri, 7:30am4:00pm
• Overtime may be required (weather/seasonal demand)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily grounds porter duties across multiple facilities, including:
  • Trash/debris pickup, perimeter checks, and keeping entrances/walkways presentable
  • Light landscaping maintenance (weeding, edging, trimming, pruning)
  • Leaf clean-ups and seasonal detail work
  • Mulch touch-ups and seasonal flower/bed maintenance (as needed)
  • Mowing and trimming support when needed (based on site schedule)
• Drive between campuses safely and efficiently
• Communicate professionally with hospital contacts and Element supervisors
• Track work completed and report issues (storm damage, hazards, irrigation leaks, etc.)
• Operate equipment safely (string trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer, etc.); maintain basic care/cleanliness of tools

Requirements (Must Have)

• Valid drivers license + clean driving record (must be insurable)
• Comfortable working independently and staying productive throughout the day
• Reliable transportation to/from the shop (or designated reporting location)
• Ability to read and write in English (work notes, directions, basic documentation)
• Landscaping/grounds maintenance experience required
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions and lift 50 lbs regularly

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Illinois Pesticide Applicator License
• Experience on commercial properties (hospitals, schools, municipal sites)
• Strong attention to detail and customer-service mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive pay above industry standards
• Accrued paid time off
• Safety and technical training
• Bonus opportunities and advancement potential

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