Groundskeeper

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Landscaper/ Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance of the outside grounds of the campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Application of standard household chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides while following all recommended safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Occasionally, and under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of both building and campus exterior on a daily basis, as well as execute weekly, monthly, and seasonal preventative maintenance tasks associated with grounds and equipment.
• Pick up and remove trash, debris, and animal waste from grounds and dispose of appropriately on a daily basis.
• Remove snow in winter conditions and keep outdoor areas safe during inclement weather, including but not limited to spreading de-icer on walkways and steps.
• Contact the appropriate maintenance technician or manager for maintenance and landscaping tasks which cannot be performed by the landscaper/groundskeeper alone, or need to be performed by one of our contact services.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSINGS

• Must possess and exhibit knowledge of appropriate lawn care, the ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, and read common measuring instruments.
• Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude towards customer service.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to cope and resolve routine problems in a calm and appropriate manner.
• Ability to know when to refer problems to upper level supervision.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school education required.
• Position requires 2 to 3 years of hands-on lawn care experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires constant standing and walking with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, year round.
• Requires limited application of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for the handling and operation of common lawn equipment and materials.