GFL Environmental Inc. · 1 day ago
Grounds Technician
Columbus, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGFL Environmental Inc. is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. The Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the grounds area by fertilizing, seeding, planting, and trimming, as well as operating grounds equipment and ensuring the area remains clean and attractive.
SustainabilityRenewable EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingGreenTechWaste Management
Responsibilities
Keep grounds area green and attractive by fertilizing, seeding, planting and trimming/cutting lawn areas, trees, shrubs and flowers according to the seasonal schedules and needs
Maintain attractive grounds and facility by picking up and removing paper, trash and other debris
Operate grounds equipment in manner to protect the operator and others in the area by following safety regulations and proper operating procedures
Keep grounds equipment in good working order by conducting routine repairs and adjustments on equipment or coordinating repairs through maintenance or external maintenance services
Maintain the container inventory by counting, completing the inventory form, keeping containers organized by size
Order and receive building cleaning and maintenance supplies
Use cutting torch and welder under the direction of the company welder as required
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school education or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required
Possess good organizational skills
Ability to work independently under little supervision
Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals, read routine reports and correspondences and speak effectively and communicate well with others
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell
Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Possess ability to regularly lift/move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds manually
Benefits
15 days of paid time off
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Company
GFL Environmental Inc.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.17BKey Investors
BC Partners,Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
2026-01-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-11-21Post Ipo Secondary· $749.78M
2024-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $210M
Leadership Team
Greg Yorston
E.V.P. / Strategic Advisor at GFL Environmental
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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