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.