Groundskeeper

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facilities grounds

Compensation

$20 per hour

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Mows lawns, trim weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash before mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads driveways, and parking lots.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of experience in groundskeeping required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person