Groundskeeper

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking and pulling weeds Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. Water lawns, trees, or plants, using hoses or watering cans. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Shovel snow from walks, driveways or parking lots using shovels, snow blowers, or snow blade equipped vehicles and spread salt in those areas. Gather and remove litter. Clean gutters and down spouts. Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds. Rake, mulch, and compost leaves. Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools. Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place. Perform minor maintenance duties. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited toPresbyterian Villages policies and procedures.Safety policies and procedures.Federal, state and local regulations. All other duties as assigned Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Experience No Prior Experience Required Computer Skills Must have ability to operate a computer Other Requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS  Stand,  Walk,  Handling/Fingering,  Climb/Crawl,  Reach Outward/Above Shoulder,  Squat/Kneel/Bend,  Ability to wear, Personal Protective, Equipment (PPE), (Eyewear, gloves )  Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. (100 lbs. occasionally),  Push/Pull up to 40 lbs. (100 lbs. occasionally) WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee will regularly be exposed to outside weather conditions and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee will occasionally be exposed to high noise levels, as well as vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals if proper safety procedures are not followed.