What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Bennett College?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Groundskeeper will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Work typically consists of a variety of tasks; examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Groundskeeper will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Work typically consists of a variety of tasks; examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls.
- Prunes shrubs and trees, at the direction of the immediate Supervisor, to shape and improve growth.
- Removes fallen or damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools.
- Lays out and maintains flower beds, mulch beds, or other decorative vegetation.
- Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed.
- Plants, fertilizes, waters and uses weed and insect control products at the direction of the immediate Supervisor to maintain grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
- Removes snow and ice from walks, roads and driveways, utilizing hand tools, machines or vehicles.
- Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, removes debris from hard surfaces.
- Cleans drainage ditches and culverts, including, but not limited to the filling of potholes and the sweeping of accumulated debris along curb lines.
- Maintains driveways and parking lots.
- Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation systems, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry and painting tools.
- May perform marking and maintenance of sports fields.
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
- May operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- May participate in the setup and tear-down of event furniture, such as tables, chairs and tents.
- May participate in the movement of furniture, supplies and material.
- Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
- Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
- Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well alone and in a team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
- 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
Preferred:
- At least 2 years in general grounds care services
