Landscaper

SUMMARY

Landscapers perform work involving the following duties: plant, cultivate, fertilize, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, lawns, and flowers; rake leaves; hoe weeds; clean trash from assigned areas including parking lots; prepare and treat soils for planting; maintain hoses, sprinklers, tools, supplies and equipment in proper condition and repair; trim trees. Hedges, and shrubs and erect tree supports; may operate and perform minor maintenance on small power-operated pavement sweepers, power mowers, small riding mowers, and other gardening power equipment; may assist in the preparing and lining of athletic fields for events; may occasionally assist a qualified specialist in sprinkler repair, spraying, tree trimming, or nursery functions; may drive pick-ups and other automotive equipment in performance of assigned duties; and assist maintenance workers as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES ASSIGNED

• Performs routine and project maintenance of GCCR Campus to include lawns, interior and exterior planted materials (trees, bushes, plants, etc.), sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, trash receptacles, outside furnishings and equipment, patios, decks, artwork, fences, recreation fields, and other areas
• Assists Landscape Crew Leader in diagnosing and troubleshooting grounds keeping and landscaping issues including pest control, soil conditions, drainage, tree, shrubbery, turf and plant selections, and other similar problems.
• Operates large power and field mowers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• May be called upon to perform or assist in the work of other maintenance personnel including, but not limited to, outside construction workers, groundskeepers, painters, and outside contractors
• Mow lawns; rake leaves; sweep walkways; plant, cultivate, fertilize, prune, trim and otherwise maintain lawns, flowers, ground covers, shrubs, and trees.
• Water lawns, shrubs, grou...