Groundskeeper Maintenance

Duties/ Responsibilities:

·       Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.

·       Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.

·       Empties trash and recycling containers.

·       Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.

·       Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.

·       Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.

·       Cuts and removes trees as needed.

·       Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.

·       Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.

·       Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.

·       Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.

·       Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.

·       Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.

·       Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.

Excellent time management skills

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

·       Previous experience preferred.

·       On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.

·       Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

·       Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

·       Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.