Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of assigned property grounds.

PREREQUISITES:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to frequently bend/stoop and occasionally squat and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Must be able to work holidays weekends and other shifts as necessary.
• Prior experience landscape maintenance preferred.
• Posses a valid Drivers License.
• Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.
• Physical ability to complete tasks including ability to push lawn mower load clippings ascend and descend ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including summer heat and winter storms.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Through the training process and your current experience the following skills and abilities are required to successfully perform this job:

• Plant flowers shrubs and other vegetation as required.
• Trim trees shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.
• Mow and trim grassy resort areas as defined by contract.
• Plow and/or sweep sidewalks as necessary.
• Maintain and operate lawn mowers edgers trimmers etc.
• Maintain and care for vegetation including fertilization trimming pruning transplanting planting and the like.
• Follow all applicable safety risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Groundskeeper position.
• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.