Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Position Summary

Under close supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. The role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions safely and timely.

Typical Duties

• Mows lawns with walking‑type or riding mowers; aerates and removes thatch.
• Uses a weed eater, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
• Operates a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs to keep grounds clean and neat.
• Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
• Monitors equipment and reports any malfunction or other issues.
• Travels between facilities and work locations as required.
• May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering.
• May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
• May be required to drive a company pick‑up or small dump truck.
• May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned, which may include snow removal, surface salting, repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, as well as cleaning comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Flexibility regarding schedule, work duration, and tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work professionally with individuals of diverse ethnic, religious, cultural, and other backgrounds and provide good customer service.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Certificates or Licenses

Valid Driver's License (may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements).

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Maneuvering around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and shoveling.
• Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Carrying a 20‑pound backpack blower.

Work Environment

Work is performed at customer locations on job sites in a construction environment with various tools and mechanical, electrical, and construction equipment. Employees may need to transport themselves within the site, work in confined spaces, and be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise, and weather conditions such as wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.