Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperCompensation: $15.00-$15.50 per hourJob OverviewThe Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.Roles & ResponsibilitiesMaintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds featuresMake minor repairs to items such as fences, gates, or wallsGather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materialsWater and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systemsUse irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent wastePrune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipmentMow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgerPlant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening toolsRake, mulch, and compost leavesOperate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning sawsComply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment. Stops at risk behaviors of others and selfRespond to trouble calls and cleans up spillsCommunicate with co-workers, management, and customers and advises on plant selection or careProvide information about landscaping services or costsQualificationTo 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 to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Education and/ or ExperienceHigh school diploma / GED – preferredSix months related experience and/or training – preferredCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCompleted all safety and task training certifications.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.