Groundskeeper

Responsibilities
Maintain grounds in summer: mow and fertilize lawns plant grass flowers shrubs and trees prune and fertilize trees and shrubs remove weeds and brush using power equipment etc. Maintain grounds in winter: remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks using shovels snow blowers and plows salt and sand Perform other seasonal grounds work: rake leaves sweep sand and protective coverings over shrubs etc. Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work. Perform specialized equipment maintenance and repair tasks. Pick up trash around buildings and dorms and empty trash cans. Perform specialized heavy equipment operations using back hoe and dump truck. Perform specialized grounds maintenance tasks such as maintaining athletic fields and planning and overseeing maintenance of flower beds. Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance such as ditchdigging cement work laying tar and asphalt fence and sign installation Performs other duties as required. Complete understand and comply with initial and annual employee regulatory compliance and safety training as assigned. Complies with all occupational safety and health standards rules and regulations. Reports all hazards unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
High school education desirable plus two years of formal or informal experience in grounds maintenance or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired. Good basic knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of lawns flowers trees and shrubs. Good basic trades skills and mechanical ability. Good skill with operating hand tools and power equipment used in grounds work. Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment. Physical ability to do all primary job duties. Valid drivers license; good driving record.