Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper Job DescriptionDEPARTMENT: Facility ServicesREPORTS TO: Landscaping ManagerLOCATION: Primarily stationed at Lake Terrace Convention Center; but work requires travel to all Hattiesburg Convention Commission facilities. These include the Saenger Theater, African American Military History Museum, Eureka School Museum, and the Hattiesburg Zoo.SHIFT: Full Time – Generally 40 hours per week on a schedule requiring Monday - Friday, with occasional weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Groundskeeper is responsible for the routine maintenance of select landscaping aspects of facility property. Assists Director of Facilities Services, Engineering and Physical Plant in the administration and evaluation of all out-sourced lawn maintenance activities and contracts. Performs related functions as required. Job duties include but are not limited to:Confers daily with Director of Facilities Services, Engineering and Physical Plant to review assignmentsMakes evaluations of out-sourced landscaping contractsPlans and executes small scale landscaping operationsNotes and reports any landscape and facility components in need of repairParticipates in preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding and sodding lawns, transplanting shrubs and plants, using manual and power operated equipmentPlants and cultivates lawns and plants using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for particular soil type and locationTrims shrubs and cultivates plant bedsCleans grounds using rakes, brooms, hose and power blowerSprays trees and shrubs, and applies liquid and dry nutrients appropriatelyMay install drain lines and make repairs to asphalt, concrete walks or driveways as neededConducts routine maintenance of outdoor furniture and fixtures, including railings, fire lanes, parking lot striping, fountains, etc.Conducts daily inspection of areas of responsibility before meeting with Director of Facilities Services, Engineering and Physical PlantMaintains a written inspection logCarries an operational two-way radio at all timesPerforms other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services, Engineering and Physical Plant.Landscaping staff shall be prepared to interact with other facility personnel and shall be able to advise other facility personnel as required regarding maintenance procedures of the facility.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and Skills:Performs routine and repetitive tasks without immediate supervisionGeneral equipment and preventative maintenance knowledgeKnowledge and skill in general grounds maintenanceDemonstrates good oral communicationAbility to anticipate and effectively deal with a significantly large number of details with concurrent and overlapping deadlines for completionMust be able to follow instructionsMust be able to read and writePlans and services public and commercial settingsIdentifies potential problems and makes plans for corrective actionEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow staff, facility users and outside contractorsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to seventy fiveBody mobility to walk, kneel, crouch, and bend in order to physically provide maintenanceAble to climb ladders up to 30 feet highSufficient manual dexterity to operate toolsSufficient strength to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials required in performance of routine maintenance activitiesStamina to stand while doing physical laborTolerance to work under adverse conditions such as among dust, dirt, cleaning agent odors, and outdoors in heat and coldESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATION Must retain a valid Driver’s License and meet the eligibility requirements to drive while conducting company business