GROUNDSKEEPER

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls; trims bushes and trees; plants bushes and flowers; applies lawn care chemicals, as needed; and removes snow and spreads salt. On-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
• No experience required and on the job training provided

Pay

$21.00 Hourly