Groundskeeper

About the role

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, leaf removal and duties related to inclement weather, such as snow removal, which may fluctuate by season.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applies planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc
• Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedure and reports any malfunctions/defects to supervisor immediately

Requirements

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred
• Non commercial driver's license required
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principals and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures

Qualifications

• Physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Skills

• Groundskeeping principles
• Power landscape equipment operation

Benefits

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this job description.