Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperThe Groundskeeper will perform landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollects and discards litter or other waste materials.Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features; performs general cleaning.Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur.Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas.Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions.Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.Installs and maintains specialty features such as rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, or playground equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsTwelve months experience in a directly related position utilizing the methods, materials, and equipment usedMust hold a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driver's record. May operate Authority vehicle while on Housing Authority business.Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.Must be available to work after hours and on holiday/weekends if required.Must agree to participate in on-call rotation duties as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives.Must obtain TDA pest and herbicide license within six months of hire.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood verbal communication skills.Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.Ability to follow directions.Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.Must be physically able to operate power equipment.Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.