Grounds Worker

About the role

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and supply labor related to grounds and way maintenance, equipment and furniture moving, equipment operation, construction labor and other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of turf including mowing, fertilization, irrigation insect/weed control, dethatching, seeding, sodding, aeration, site preparation, and athletic field layout and painting.
• Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs and flowers including pruning, cabling, fertilization, irrigation, insect/weed control and removal as required.
• Perform tasks related to construction, installation and maintenance of sidewalls, patios, retaining walls, benches, sign standards, stairs and sweeping and maintaining of hard surface areas
• Operate and maintain equipment to perform above tasks, including tractors, dump/plow trucks, lawnmowers, trimmers, chain saws, bucket trucks, rototillers, sand/salt spreaders and snow blowers, etc.
• Assist with moving and special events as required.
• Act as crew leader in some tasks as assigned.
• Report under emergency conditions such as snow removal, down trees and storm water maintenance as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Education & Experience: One year of experience in grounds maintenance or a related field/area.
• A valid NH driver's license.
• Experience with a Bobcat tractor or John Deere 310, backhoe, or equivalent excavating experience.
• Experience beyond one year in grounds maintenance.
• Snow removal experience.
• Equipment maintenance experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform characteristic duties of the job including heavy lifting and exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven team player.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $20 /hour. Compensation Pay Range: $13.41 - $22.02. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Location: Plymouth