Groundskeeper II
About the role
The Groundskeeper II responsibilities include providing landscaping assistance to the team that sustains the grounds of Heathwood Hall. Groundskeeper work includes exercising proper safety procedures while working in outdoor elements during periods of temperature extremes (seasonal weather shifts). The primary focus of the groundskeeper is maintaining the aesthetics of the 122+ acres of Heathwood's campus.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success, and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the outdoor areas of the school campus
- Scheduled mowing and edging of lawns
- Trimming of hedges, planting flowers and plants, weeding, seeding, applying fertilizers and managing irrigation systems
- Debris removal
- Seasonal maintenance of greenery
- Pest control measures including application of pesticides and herbicides as needed
- Minor repairs of fences, walkways, and other outdoor structures
- Proactive attention to various outdoor areas used by children for opportunities to improve safety or upkeep of heavy traffic areas
- Maintenance team support in response to various campus work orders
- Various other Facilities assignments as needed
Requirements
- Experience in groundskeeping or a similar position preferred
- Two year degree in horticulture or similar field, preferred
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of equipment safety
- Advanced knowledge of safe use of mowers, trimmers, blowers and other work related tools and equipment
Schedule
Work Schedule: 7:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday Full-Time, Hourly