What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Associa?
Associa Sierra North is seeking a Groundskeeper for an community located in Graeagle, California. The position requires the incumbent to work daily on site. It is a year round opportunity, full-time in the Summer and part-time in the Winter.
Position Summary
Groundskeepers generally work independently, for management companies, or directly for other
employers, and are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of
particular areas of land. As such, they usually work outside and must be able to withstand hot and cold
weather. Common duties include mowing lawns, pulling weeds, trimming hedges, planting flowers and
shrubbery, fertilizing, watering, raking leaves, and generally keeping the lawn, plants, and hedges in
good shape.
Pay rate is dependent on experience, range from $20-$25/hour.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Handle basic preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Keep the grounds in a clean and attractive manner.
- Monitor the upkeep and maintenance of the landscaping and grounds daily.
- Cleans sidewalks and disposes of debris and trash properly.
- Assist other staff with larger maintenance repairs or projects.
- Snow removal.
- Other duties assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of equipment such as lawnmowers, blowers, and trimmers, and be familiar with a variety of gardening tools to be used for different purposes. They must also be reliable and physically fit, as their job can be quite labor-intensive.
- Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.)
- Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
- Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
- Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
- Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- 0 – 3 years of directly related or closely related experience
Certifications or Licenses
- n/a
Travel Requirements
- n/a
Working Conditions
Typical outside work environment (frequent standing, walking, lifting and/or operating powered equipment using proper safety techniques or tools).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Salary : $20 - $25