GROUNDSKEEPER

Description

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of outdoor areas, including lawns, gardens, walkways, and other landscaped areas of the organization. The role involves performing a variety of tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, and weeding to ensure that the grounds are well-kept and aesthetically pleasing. The Groundskeeper will also assist with minor repairs, seasonal clean-up, and equipment maintenance.

Essential Duties

• Maintain lawns by mowing, trimming, edging, and aerating as needed.
• Plant, water, fertilize, prune, and trim trees, shrubs, and flowers to ensure healthy growth and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the landscape.
• Remove weeds, debris, and trash from grounds, walkways, and landscaped areas regularly.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment and tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools.
• Assist with the installation and repair of irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of lawns and landscaped areas.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals to control pests and weeds, following safety guidelines and protocols.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks, including leaf removal, snow and ice removal, and preparation of outdoor areas for different weather conditions.
• Perform minor repairs to outdoor structures, fences, walkways, and other grounds-related fixtures.
• Report any safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or maintenance needs to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of outdoor areas for special events as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to provide 24-hour on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be available to respond to emergencies or urgent requests during these times to ensure continuity of care/services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping techniques, lawn care, plant care, and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors, including lifting, bending, standing, and working in various weather conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently and independently.
  
  

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Preferred Education

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure To

Chemicals: Fertilizers, pesticides, weed killers, cleaning agents.

Video Display Terminals: Average

Blood and Body Fluids: Potential is not likely, position generally works outdoors.

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Potential not likely, position generally works outdoors.

Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)

Speech: Needed for training/presentations, telephone communication, facilitating meetings.

Vision: Read communications, construction/finishes, quality inspections, and environmental inspections.

Smell: Sensitivity and recognition of odors derived from various cleaning processes, odors generated from malfunctioning equipment.

Hearing: Telephone communication, meetings and equipment operating characteristics.

Touch: Writing and computer entry, filing

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 15%

Twist: 5%

Stand: 20%

Crawl: 0%

Walk: 20%

Kneel: 2%

Lift: 5%

Drive: 15%

Squat: 5%

Climb: 3%

Bend: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Up to 20 lbs: Frequently

Up to 35 lbs: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Lifting and handling fertilizer, salt and other materials up to 20' and weighing up to 80# unassisted. Can perform same work at same height with greater weights with assistance. May need to carry salt and materials up to 80#, 100"" unassisted and over 100#, the same distance with assistance.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 120

Twist: 10

Stand: 85

Crawl: 0

Walk: 60

Kneel: 10

Lift: 20

Drive: 120

Squat: 10

Climb: 15

Bend: 20

Reach above shoulders: 10

Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.

Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 200#

Fine Manipulation: Adjustment of operating machinery, pruning and grafting of plants.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Driving powered lawn care equipment with up to 30# of force.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 1

Outside hours : 7

Temperature: Extreme cold to extreme hot

Lighting: Very dark to very bright

Noise levels: Very loud to very soft

Humidity: Humid to Dry

Atmosphere: Dust, fumes, odors, gas, poor ventilation

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Other - Operates and maintains lawn care equipment.

Protective Clothing Required: Goggles, gloves, face shields, hearing protectors, respirators.