What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at DBI SERVICES?
JOB SUMMARY
The position is responsible for landscape maintenance and the operation of a variety of equipment. Will have a working knowledge of horticultural practices.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, chemical and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
- Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity targets.
- Operates a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, bed edgers, commercial mowers (ztr’s and possible bush hog), blowers, dump trailers, chain saw, and line trimmers.
- New installs of vegetation (plants, mulching beds, etc.)
- Must be approved as a driver who safely operates vehicles such as trucks and trailer combinations.
- Assists the Division Manager & Supervisor with route and job organization, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available.
- Care for equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.
- Uses all equipment safely.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Working knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning and fertilization preferred.
- 2 years' experience in the landscape maintenance field preferred.
- Candidate must be able to read with good comprehension and write.
- Mechanical aptitude are a must preferred.
- Experience with maintenance of large multi-site projects preferred.
EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV
