What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch?
Assists in all groundskeeping activities assigned, to include landscaping, lawn and plant care, pest control, greenhouse production, flowerbed maintenance, and related functions.
Essential Duties:
- Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
- Assists in landscaping activities as assigned.
- Assists with farm and ranch activities as assigned.
- Assists in lawn and plant care activities as assigned.
- Assists with pest control activities as assigned.
- Assists in providing training and direction for residents participating in horticulture activities, to include safety training.
- Assists in maintaining equipment and shop area as assigned.
- Maintains Greenhouse and planting activities.
- Maintains all flowerbeds on campus activity buildings.
- Scouting of insects, weeds, diseases and deficiencies of flowers and plants.
- Assists in provision of education concerning care of flowers and plants.
- Exhibits appropriate interaction with residents.
Job Specifications:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- Proficiency in general horticulture equipment operation is required.
- Must possess exceptional time management and detail-oriented skills.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing
- Must be available for travel as needed.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
