Groundskeeper

Kidron Bethel Village is looking for a full-time Groundskeeper to join our team! The hours for this position are Monday to Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Grounds Maintenance Worker is to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care and modification of facility grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrical and gasoline powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating and trimming facility grounds and landscaping. This position also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and makes minor repairs as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate and maintain on all types of mowing and edging equipment including gas powered walk behind and ride-on mowers, perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required
• Mow, trim and edge around trees, plant beds, sidewalks, parking lots
• Plant, trim mow, edge, irrigation, fertilization, pest control and detail work associated with all landscape elements; grass, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, etc.
• Mix and apply chemicals used in groundskeeping utilizing proper mixing and application methods as well as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for safety
• Provide campus wide general maintenance and repairs by installing and removing landscape lighting, signs, gates, fences, and other landscape materials
• Perform irrigation installation and maintenance and scheduling drip irrigation installation
• Remove unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds. Uses rakes, brooms and other methods to sweep and collect trash and debris from streets, sidewalks and parking lots
• Assist with the removal of snow and ice from walk ways and drive ways using snow shovels, snow blowers and tractors equipped with a blade. Apply sand, chat or salt on snow or ice-covered surfaces
• Maintain maintenance logs recordin...