Groundskeeper

Overview

A Groundskeeper at Velociti Services will be responsible for keeping our client’s grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The groundskeeper will maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, stair paths, retaining walls and turf. The groundskeeper will employ insecticides, chemical sprays, fertilizers, and mulches to optimize condition of greenery. You will keep grounds free from trash, litter, debris, weeds, plant diseases and harmful insects. You will maintain equipment and supplies, and order as needed.

Responsibilities: Duties/Responsiblities:

• Maintaining site landscaping
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and irrigation
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubs, and spreading mulch
• Trimming trees, hedges, and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds
• Operating and maintaining hand tools, such as loppers, saws, and shovels efficiently
• Operating and maintaining trucks and power tools
• Utilizing insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases
• Keeping grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and emptying trash receptacles
• Conducting basic irrigation audits and performing basic irrigation repairs
• Removing snow by using a shovel or snow blower
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications: Ideal Candidate Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
• 1+ years of groundskeeping or related experience
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely
• Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties
• Ability to follow instructions
• Physically agile and dexterous
• The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own
• The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and dependability in all that you do
• A strong commitment to company s...