Seasonal Grounds Crew (Spring/Summer)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Seasonal Grounds Crew (Spring / Summer)

Department : Grounds

Reports To : Director of Grounds

Salary : $15.00 / hr

Timeline : May – August (40 hours per week) with the opportunity to continue working through December as a Fall Seasonal

Position Summary : Grounds Crew members are responsible for the beautification and upkeep of the Lakeside grounds. This includes parks, lawns, gardens, courtyards and other landscaped areas. This position requires the ability to work well within a team and take directions from crew leaders. Most of the work is outdoors, and applicants must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions including cold, heat, sun, humidity, and rain. Daily tasks include lawncare, planting, weeding, watering, applying fertilizers / herbicides, mulching, clearing brush / debris, and other general landscaping duties. Grounds Crew members must also serve as ambassadors to Lakeside visitors and residents, offering polite and friendly customer service as required . All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (To include other duties that may be assigned)

• Perform routine lawncare such as mowing (riding and push mowing), trimming / weed-eating, edging, blowing, seeding, watering, fertilizing, and applying herbicides.
• Install annual flower bed displays under the guidance of the Director of Grounds and Lead Horticulturist.
• Plant / transplant perennials and shrubs.
• General garden maintenance includes hand weeding, tilling, pruning, mulching, top dressing soil, watering, etc.
• Blow off pathways and trails to ensure public spaces are always neat and presentable.
• Clear brush and debris from public spaces, including storm cleanup.
• Assist in seasonal decorating for holidays and special events.
• Operate gas powered equipment (mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc.) safely and effectively.
• Operate Grounds utility vehicles such as golf carts and Kubotas.
• Adhere to all safety standards and always wear appropriate PPE as required.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and hold a valid Ohio Driver's License. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively with guests and co-workers.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, climb or balance; specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are needed. Must be able to lift heavy equipment and material up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must be able to climb ladders. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold, humid, or hot conditions and will be required to work outdoors. These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity

Salary : $15