What are the responsibilities and job description for the P/T Groundskeeper/Horticulture position at Germantown Cricket Club?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Groundskeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces and ensuring they are aesthetically pleasing and functional. This role involves a variety of tasks related to landscape maintenance, lawn care, and the overall upkeep of grounds. The Groundskeeper will work with both hand tools and power tools to perform essential landscaping functions.
Duties
- Perform regular lawn care activities including mowing, edging, and fertilizing.
- Maintain gardens by planting, watering, weeding, and pruning of grouds.
- Operate and maintain power tools and hand tools used in groundskeeping tasks.
- Irrigate landscapes effectively to ensure healthy growth.
- Conduct landscape maintenance duties such as mulching, trimming shrubs, and maintaining flower beds.
- Monitor the condition of the grounds and report any issues or needed repairs.
- Ensure all areas are clean and free of debris to promote a safe environment.
- Collaborate with team members to complete larger landscaping projects.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of gardening techniques and landscape design principles is a plus.
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and their maintenance is beneficial.
- Ability to operate various power tools safely and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality work.
- Physical stamina to perform manual labor for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Join us in creating beautiful outdoor spaces that enhance our community!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Groundskeeping: 1 year (Required)
- Power tools: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15