Grounds Maintenance Worker

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2The Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 performs skilled and semi-skilled manual and equipment-operation work in the landscaping and grounds maintenance around POA facilities. May require independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision. Will work under the direct supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Superintendent (will also act as a lead person in their absence).Provides support for the department. In addition to other duties as assigned, will perform the operation of power and hand tools and all vehicular apparatus used in landscape maintenance. Work is reviewed through inspection for conformance with instructions and established standards.Examples of work (illustrative only):Performs daily care to landscaping and grounds to ensure they are well kept, manicured and attractive.Performs disease and pest control applications as required.Performs seeding and fertilizing operations to lawns as required.Performs grass mowing priorities and schedules.Performs the planting and pruning of trees, shrubs and flowers.Operates various types of equipment including mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, edgers, aerators, leaf vacuums, hedge trimmers, sprayers, chainsaws, etc.Operates heavy equipment for various functions, i.e., truck, trencher, backhoe, front end loader, brush hog.Assigned special projects may require supervision of other workers.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or experience: Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to obtain and/or maintain a valid driver's license.Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not regularly required to sit.The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require team lift.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm's reach and leg-lifts.Work environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, the air could be affected by the work area, and generally void of pollutants, may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, depending on the weather inside/outside the work area.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. Within this position, may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, employees, or others).Bella Vista POA is an E.O.E.