Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Groundskeeper
Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Goldsboro, NC

Pay: $15 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm

Job Summary:
Maintain the grounds- including lawns, trees, shrubs, parking areas, roads, and athletic facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawns, landscapes, and outdoor grounds to ensure a clean and attractive appearance.
• Mow grass, edge sidewalks, trim shrubs, hedges, and trees.
• Plant, water, fertilize, and maintain flowers, trees, and other vegetation.
• Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and litter from grounds and walkways.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other hand and power tools.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including leaf removal, snow and ice removal (as applicable), and storm cleanup.
• Inspect grounds for safety hazards and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance and basic repairs.
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, and pesticides in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Clean parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and common areas.
• Load, unload, and transport landscaping materials, tools, and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree and related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate landscaping tools and light equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), irrigation experience, or small engine repair experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Grounds or Landscaping

Core Competencies

Grounds & Landscape Maintenance, Lawn Care & Turf Management, Mowing, Edging & Trimming, Tree & Shrub Pruning, Planting & Landscape Installation

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