The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds. The Groundskeeper will also have the duties and obligations of supporting the equipment and facility maintenance, upgrade, and expansion as required for all departments and functions.
This position is a temp to hire position.
- Mows lawns, trims around landscaping barriers, edges sidewalk edges
- Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
- Keeping grounds clean and free of loose organic matter by use of a blower
- Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges (this applies to only low-level areas).
- Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
- Plants trees and prunes them when necessary (this applies to only low-level areas).
- 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.
- Repairs all broken irrigation lines and sprinkler heads as needed.
- Complete basic repairs necessary to maintain the proper operating condition of facility equipment.
- Apply and enforce all safety procedures and precautions necessary to prevent equipment and facility dangers to company personnel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.