Enterprise DeMawating - Groundskeeper

PART-TIME SEASONAL

POSITION SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper is responsible for a variety of groundskeeping tasks for the residential; commercial; and vacant properties managed by DeMawating Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Operate all groundskeeping equipment including push mowers, lawn tractors, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, pruners, loppers and hand saws in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Raking, grass cutting and weed eating.
• Trim small trees, hedges, and shrubs.
• Remove unwanted, dead, or damaged shrubs, small trees, and other plant materials.
• Checks cutting areas to identify obstacles and hazards prior to performing yard maintenance.
• Trash removal from curbsides, streets and yards.
• Remove sand from sidewalks.
• Refer significant concerns or problems and report any safety issues to the Facilities Manager.

CONTACTS

Immediate peers, immediate supervisor/manager, tenants, contractors, general public, and customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position medium with lifting of 50 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include frequent standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, manual handling and bending, walking, and riding a lawn mower over bumpy terrain, use of hearing, smell, near/midrange/far vision, depth perception, color/field vision; occasional climbing and crawling. Ability to stand, kneel, and bend over for 6-8 hours. Working conditions include constant exposure to weather, extreme heat, wet/humidity, noise, exposure to vibration and air quality. Potential hazards include equipment with moving mechanical parts and chemicals.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one year of lawn maintenance with experience using groundskeeping equipment required.

Certification/License

Must comply with the Sault Trib...