Groundskeeper

* 500843 * Craft / Trades Staff * Full-time * Opening on: Mar 30 2026 * Facilities Add to favorites

View favorites ### Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining landscape and hardscape by planting, weeding, trimming landscape and operating landscaping equipment.

### Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains plant materials by mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, planting; applying water, fertilizer and other chemicals to plants and landscape.

2. Maintains hardscape appearance by picking up papers and trash; painting, installing and repairing signs; striping parking lots; digging, grading and repairing surfaces.

3. Maintains irrigation systems by testing, installing, repairing…

4. Achieves daily work objectives by operating commercial landscaping equipment such as large mowers, backhoes and bobcats in developing, constructing, repairing and maintaining landscape and hardscape projects.

5. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

6. Complies with federal, state, and local safety regulations by identifying and anticipating safety and health concerns and hazards; enforcing adherence to regulations; advising management on needed actions.

7. Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

8. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

### Required Education & Experience:

• Education sufficient to demonstrate literacy.
• 1 year experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns, including operat...