Groundskeeper

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Be able to read, speak, and understand English.
2. Must be able to receive clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATFE).
3. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogen training.
4. Must have a general knowledge of all safety work rules and practices.
5. Must know how to safely operate power mower, power hedge trimmers, weed eaters and tractor with mower and loader attachments.
6. Be able to maintain assigned grounds in neat and orderly fashion by using powered landscaping or snow removal equipment and hand tools as needed.
7. Must hold a valid state driver’s license.
8. Must be able to report to work on weekends, day, or night during inclement weather events.
9. Must be able to perform duties at various locations of facility and other facilities, which may require use of personal or Company vehicle.
10. Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
11. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
12. Be able to work and communicate well with others.
13. Be able to work all overtime as required.

JOB DUTIES

1. Maintain grounds, Magazines, storage buildings, test sites, paths, and roadways according to weather and facility's maintenance schedule per assignment list provided by Supervisor.
2. Responsible for communicating with Supervisor, or designee, if leaving assigned area so that proper notification can be made in the case of an emergency.
3. In appropriate season cuts grass, weed eats, trims and cuts trees and removes leaves using Company provided power and hand tools.
4. Perform minor maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning to assigned power equipment.  Refer problems of a more serious nature to a Maintenance Supervisor, or designee for necessary repairs.
5. Conduct litter patrol in assigned areas, remove and dispose of trash.
6. Remove dirt and wood that has fallen from barricades.
7. Fill in potholes in asphalt roadways and walkways.
8. In winter months, using tractor or shovel remove snow and ice to clear sidewalks, roadways, loading docks, doorways, fire hydrants, and storm drains as directed by Supervisor or designee.
9. Check and fill salt tubs before and after snow and ice events.
10. Fill in for or assist Custodians as needed.
11. Notify Purchasing Manager of supplies needed on a weekly basis.
12. Drive Company pickup truck for work assignments or to obtain needed supplies from designated vendor off site. 
13. If Company vehicle not available must be able to use personal vehicle for performance of duties. (Mileage reimbursement is paid for use of personal vehicle).
14. Must be committed to ISO and the company's Quality Management System using process approach and risk-based thinking methodologies.
15. Shares accountability for the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
16. Obey all company work and safety rules.
17. Perform all other duties as required by the Supervisor or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity to operate power equipment.
2. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis, unassisted.
3. Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs., with assistance.
4. Must be able to stand, bend, walk and move about the plant facilities throughout the course of the shift.
5. Must be willing and able to work outdoors all year round