Groundskeeper/Landscaper (Full-time)

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.

Starting pay of $18/hr. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and weekly pay to all of our full-time Team Members.

Must Attach Your Resume For Apply!

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.
• Able to have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Job Expectations:

• 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.
• Operate snow removal equipment during the winter (For Colorado Stores) to keep all of the walkways and building entrances cleared and safe.
• 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 always properly cared and clean up to AFW standards.
• Plants shrubs, trees, 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.
• Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes and bags leaves.
• 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, 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

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Requires lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of equipment, trees, shrubs, etc. up to 100 lbs. frequently
• The Groundskeeper position requires lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving equipment 8 hours or more daily.

Physical Work Environment:

• Fluorescent Lighting
• Concrete Flooring
• Climate effected by outside conditions including but not limited too extreme heat/cold.
• Considerable exterior noise
• Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.


• Must Attach Your Resume For Apply!

A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer.

American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

About us
Mission Statement
Since 1975 our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis. At AFW we strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time.

American Furniture Warehouse Values

We run our business with the drive and integrity to ensure our company values and goals are shown in everything we do.

Customer experience:
Our customers are the reason we have been around for over thirty five years. To show our appreciation we offer an environment with no pressure sales tactics and provide the knowledge and tools to help make their furniture experience fun and hassle free.

Quality you can trust:
Our buyers scour the globe to bring our customers the best combination of quality and affordability so we can pass the savings on to them. Our goal is to make American Furniture Warehouse the first place our customer’s think of when they want great furniture at a great price.

Commitment to our employees:
With extremely competitive pay and a stress free work environment we provide great careers. Our employees are well-trained and work together as a team. They take pride in the work they do which is an essential key to our continued success.

Giving back to the community:
Jake Jabs takes being a leader in the community very seriously. At American Furniture Warehouse we consistently give back and donate to local and national charities. We pride ourselves on helping those who are less fortunate.

Excellent customer service:
A helpful customer service representative is available seven days a week. We want our customers to feel like they come first and try our best to exceed their expectations if they are experiencing any problems with our service or merchandise.