Grounds Keeper Driver

Description

Classification
Full Time 

40 hours per week

M-F 6:30-3pm

This is a Seasonal Position

Reports to 
Facility Manager

Summary/Objective
The Grounds Keeper-Driver will be responsible for operating vehicles such as trucks with trailers and large mowing equipment while installing and maintaining plant material and grounds on company property.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Maintains turf, shrubs, trees and other plantings.
2. Uses most exterior operations maintenance equipment including: lawn sweepers, small mowers, aeration equipment, blowers, trimmers, edger’s, pruners, spreaders, pressure washers, riding mowers, self-propelled and push mowers, line trimmers and other hand and power tools used for trimming and pruning. 
3. Rakes and sweeps leaves and debris from grounds. Moves mulches, soils and sand with shovels and rakes.
4. Digs and pulls weeds. Plants and install landscaping materials.
5. Performs minor maintenance on exterior operations equipment and vehicles. 
6. Operates ground aeration equipment. 
7. Performs other duties assigned.
8. Frequently required driving an school district motor vehicle or maintenance equipment 
9. Complies with company safety policy at all times.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency
2. Initiative
3. Teamwork Oriented
4. Time Management.
5. Project Management.

Work Environment
While performing these job duties, the individual is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibrations. The individual is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The individual is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands o finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The individual is frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or more up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent education.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing basic general landscape maintenance and operation of common grounds maintenance tools, trucks and equipment.
3. Ability to operate a truck in reverse using only mirrors for the line of site navigation. 
4. Common safety procedures including safe lifting techniques. 
5. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public, coworkers and supervisors. 
6. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach, stand and walk for extended periods on even, uneven and sloping surfaces.
7. Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs. And up to 100 lbs. with assistance. 
8. Ability to work outdoors in extreme and/or fluctuating weather conditions.
9. May perform routine assembly and repair of playground equipment.  
10. Responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. 
11. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible. 

Salary : $17 - $22