Private Owner Grounds Technician - Blackberry Farm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with private owners accordingly
• Perform daily tasks at private owner homes
• Maintain lawn areas, landscape plants, and mulched areas under supervision
• Fertilize lawn areas and landscape plants under supervision
• Water plant material as necessary
• Remove debris from paved surfaces
• Leaf and snow removal
• Perform manual and chemical weed control
• Maintain all equipment
• Perform landscape installations
• Operate a tractor and be able to use bush hog, tiller, box blade, and other assorted tractor implements under supervision
• Winter road maintenance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in outdoor lawn care or landscaping
• Valid driver’s license

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to be on feet for an extended period
• Must be able to walk several miles of hiking trails
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May occasionally be asked to go outside in all weather conditions

PAY

Pay Range: $16.00–$20.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.