Groundskeeper Job Description

Groundskeeper cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes and maintains leaves, and cares for plants, flowers, trees and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper maintains the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. May operate light trucks and assorted power equipment. May require horticultural training. Responsible for snow and dirt removal. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Groundskeeper possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Groundskeeper Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Groundskeeper to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Keep property, management office, landscaping clean by inspecting property each morning and picking up any trash littering the grounds,
  • Emptying trash in common areas;
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and basic procedures for working with fertilizers, pesticides, mowers, cutting tools and ladders;
  • Doing routine touch ups and preventative maintenance as needed;
  • Check and replace exterior;
  • Sweeps around all dumpster areas 2-3 times per week or as needed;
  • Performs additional duties as requested by the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager;
  • Clean and maintain pool and/or;
  • Physically walks the communities daily to remove litter, pet droppings and other small debris from the grounds;
  • Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes;
  • Neat, clean, and professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community;
  • Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable);
  • Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes;
  • Demonstrate ability to contribute to and foster a team approach to serving residents and maintaining a successful community;
  • Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.

Requirements:

  • The ability to operate tractors, utility vehicles, and drive a pickup truck;
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and basic procedures for working with fertilizers, pesticides, mowers, cutting tools and ladders;
  • Keep property, management office, landscaping clean by inspecting property each morning and picking up any trash littering the grounds,
  • Experience working with lawn equipment to include weed eaters and drivable lawn mowers;
  • The ability to stand for long periods of time and to be able to work in the outside elements;
  • Knowledge of plumbing for installing piping and sprinkler heads in irrigation systems;
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds;
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions;
  • Beginner computer and Internet knowledge preferred;
  • Must work quickly and well with others under all circumstances;
  • Some heavy lifting required;
  • Prior commercial grounds maintenance and landscape experience a plus;
  • Ability to remain on your feet for long periods of time;
  • Previous groundskeeper experience preferred;
  • Efficiency, Attention to detail, and sense of urgency in completing job tasks.