Groundskeeper

Rome Health is seeking a part time groundskeeper to join our growing team We are looking for someone who takes pride in the facility and understand the importance of appearance. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the following

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Mows lawns trims weeds and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Trims bushes shrubs and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers bushes hedges or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Applies fertilizer pesticides and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks steps and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operates snow blower or snowplow to clear roads driveways and parking lots.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers trimmers hedge trimmers leaf blowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking standing bending stretching pushing pulling climbing ladders or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.