Landscape and Facilities Maintenance Aide

Description

Job Description: Landscape and Facilities Maintenance Specialist

A Landscape and Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces, ensuring safe and accessible conditions during winter months, handling various miscellaneous tasks, and performing outdoor building clean-up. They manage plants, trees, structures, snow removal equipment, and waste management to keep the environment clean and functional.

Responsibilities

• Planting and Cultivation: Deciding the types of flowers, trees, and shrubs to plant and where to plant them.

• Lawn Care: Regularly mowing the grass, edging, and fertilizing lawns.

• Pruning and Trimming: Trimming, pruning, or shearing hedges, shrubs, and trees for form or safety reasons.

• Irrigation and Water Management: Regular watering or scheduling watering of certain sections for growth and managing moisture levels.

• Pest and Weed Control: Taking care of weeds, pests, diseases, and other factors that would boost the general health of the plants.

• Soil Preparation and Mulching: Using mulch and soil to ensure the place is suitable for the growth of different plants.

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining and operating landscaping tools and equipment, such as mowers, pruners, and leaf blowers.

• Design and Installation: Collaborating with architects and garden designers to create landscape designs and install features like benches, fountains, fences, and walking paths.

• General Maintenance: Ensuring plant growth, cleaning outdoor facilities, and trimming overgrown hedges.

• Safety and Cleanliness: Disinfecting areas with insecticides and other necessary chemicals to ensure safety for clients and visitors.

• Snow Removal: Removing snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots using shovels, snow blowers, or other tools.

• De-icing: Applying salt, sand, or other de-icing agents to walkways, driveways, and other surfaces to prevent ice buildup and ensure safety.

• Snow Plowing: Operating snow plows to clear larger areas such as parking lots, roads, and large driveways.

• Emergency Response: Being on-call during winter months to respond to snow and ice removal needs promptly.

• Client Communication: Interacting with clients to schedule landscaping and snow removal services, address concerns, and provide updates.

• Trash Removal: Collecting and disposing of trash, debris, and other waste materials from landscaped areas.

• Waste Management: Ensuring proper disposal of organic and non-organic waste, and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor spaces.

• Dumping and Hauling: Transporting and dumping waste materials and debris to designated disposal sites.

• Outdoor Building Clean-Up: Cleaning and maintaining the exterior of buildings, including washing windows, sweeping walkways, removing graffiti, and ensuring the overall appearance is well-kept.

Landscape and Facilities Maintenance Specialists play a crucial role in maintaining the beauty, safety, and cleanliness of outdoor spaces and building exteriors year-round.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or related field preferred. Willingness to learn. 

• Snow removal experience is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in operating landscaping equipment.

• Physical stamina for demanding tasks.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Safety awareness and time management.

• Valid driver's license Preferred. No Required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off: Vacation and Sick 

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Company-provided equipment and tools