Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary: Groundskeeper reports to and takes direction from the Grounds Supervisor. Responsible for cleanliness and maintaining grounds and landscapes. Duties/Responsibilities:

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Department: Grounds

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Hourly

1.Perform mowing, trimming, pruning, watering, and spray operations of grass, flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs at all properties managed by the Building Authority.

2.Assist in planting annual flowers, trees, and shrubs. Spread mulch in and around all beds.

3.Assist in snow removal, ice removal, and salt spreading, parking lot and walkways

4.Assist with irrigation system maintenance.

5.Comply with EPA chemical application regulations and Building Authority’s policies procedures and safety regulations. (All regulations will be shared during orientation and onboarding) (Mobile + CJC)

6.Driving to different properties that are managed by the Building Authority, with lawn care equipment in tow. (Mobile)

7.Perform Maintenance as well as Preventative Maintenance on the (Canal Walk) pumps and fountains(Canal + CCB)

8.Use a wetsuit to enter and work in water up to 5 feet deep (Canal)

9.Remove graffiti/counteract vandalism, including removing items from Canal waters.(Canal)

10.Perform all other duties as assigned by Grounds Supervisor.

Equipment used:

The Groundskeeper should be familiar with various equipment and tools including lawncare equipment, pesticides, PPE safety equipment, mowers, and trimmers.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Ability to work well with others, including other employees, Grounds Supervisors, outside vendors, contractors, and customers.

•Ability to work a flexible schedule (snow removal, vehicle breakdown)

•Valid Indiana State Driver’s license

•3 Years of Landscaping knowledge and prior experience

•Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently

•Ability to lift 50 (fifty) pounds

•Ability to swim (Canal)

•Ability to perform basic Maintenance Equipment Repair

•Familiarity with CMMS Software/Computers

Competencies required to be successful:

1.Technical skills – the expertise necessary to perform a specific role

2.Solid work ethic – a set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work

3.Good attitude – the way one views work and life situations

4.Team player – person who works well with others

5.Self-motivated – ability to do what needs to be done without prompting, self-managing.

6.Good communicator – one skilled at conveying ideas and information

Work Environment

•This position requires work outside in extreme weather conditions

•This position requires working independently, as well as part of a team

•This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily

•This position requires the use and knowledge of maintenance tools.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 20/40 vision or corrected vision is required for this role.

AAP/EEO Statement

IMCBA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Company policy is to offer equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy is applicable to recruitment, hiring, rates of pay, job assignments, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Reasonable Accommodations

IMCBA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). As such, IMCBA will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified and disabled applicant or employee, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operations of the company. Because the need for an accommodation is often not apparent, it is the responsibility of the employee to request accommodation. Requests should be made to the Human Resources Department. The individual should identify what accommodation he or she believes is needed to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees may be asked to provide medical evidence to support the need for the requested accommodation. Please contact the Human Resource Department with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.