Grounds Keeper Maintenance

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Title	Grounds Keeper Maintenance
Location	Nashville TN
Duration	6 Months
Experience	3 years
Job type	W2 1099
Interview type	Skype or Phone
Rate	DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission
Job Description	General Description: The Grounds Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance care and modification of campus grounds and landscapes. The work includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Worker 1 also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools. The Grounds Worker 1 changes light bulbs pressure washes surfaces paints walls woodwork furniture and equipment makes minor carpentry plumbing and electrical repairs delivers supplies materials and equipment as needed. Distinguishing Features: The work in this class involves maintaining grounds and facilities. Employees in this class normally work under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor but their work is subject to frequent inspection and review. Duties and Responsibilities:* Mows lawns and trims grass around walks flower beds and walls Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth Removes damaged leaves branches and twigs using mowers tractors and other hand and power tools Collects and disposes of outside trash and garbage Provides proper upkeep of hard surfaces storm drains and other grounds features Lays out and tends flower beds and other decorative vegetation Plants fertilizes waters and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass flowers trees and shrubs Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways Spreads salt picks up litter rakes and removes leaves from campus Maintains driveways and parking lots Repairs fences gates walls irrigation systems walks and outbuildings using carpentry masonry pressure washers and painting tools Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work Assist with maintenance and repairs of equipment all buildings structures and grounds Assists with plumbing masonry carpentry painting and minor electrical work Arranges facilities for special events and checks for safety hazards Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated Complies with all campus safety policies and procedures Applies all applicable OSHA and related safety requirements to all assigned work Reports all accident and injuries in a timely manner Performs related tasks as required Essential Job Functions This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Work requires climbing balancing stooping reaching standing walking pushing lifting and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal and high noise levels. Visual activity is required for use in measuring devices operation of machines and operation of motor vehicles or equipment. The Grounds Worker 1 will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualification Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent. Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work. Special Knowledge/Skills General knowledge of tools materials and equipment used in general grounds and/or maintenance work Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to operating grounds and/or maintenance equipment Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid drivers license Background Verification Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks child abuse records employment verification and professional/personal reference checks. **Please note that due to the position being at a school any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.

*****Direct Client Requirement***** All Openings Job Title Grounds Keeper Maintenance Location Nashville TN Duration 6 Months Experience 3 years Job type W2 1099 Interview type Skype or Phone Rate DOE /If your experience and skills m...

***Direct Client Requirement***
All Openings
Job Title	Grounds Keeper Maintenance
Location	Nashville TN
Duration	6 Months
Experience	3 years
Job type	W2 1099
Interview type	Skype or Phone
Rate	DOE /If your experience and skills match call us immediately for submission
Job Description	General Description: The Grounds Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance care and modification of campus grounds and landscapes. The work includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Worker 1 also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools. The Grounds Worker 1 changes light bulbs pressure washes surfaces paints walls woodwork furniture and equipment makes minor carpentry plumbing and electrical repairs delivers supplies materials and equipment as needed. Distinguishing Features: The work in this class involves maintaining grounds and facilities. Employees in this class normally work under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor but their work is subject to frequent inspection and review. Duties and Responsibilities:* Mows lawns and trims grass around walks flower beds and walls Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth Removes damaged leaves branches and twigs using mowers tractors and other hand and power tools Collects and disposes of outside trash and garbage Provides proper upkeep of hard surfaces storm drains and other grounds features Lays out and tends flower beds and other decorative vegetation Plants fertilizes waters and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass flowers trees and shrubs Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways Spreads salt picks up litter rakes and removes leaves from campus Maintains driveways and parking lots Repairs fences gates walls irrigation systems walks and outbuildings using carpentry masonry pressure washers and painting tools Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work Assist with maintenance and repairs of equipment all buildings structures and grounds Assists with plumbing masonry carpentry painting and minor electrical work Arranges facilities for special events and checks for safety hazards Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated Complies with all campus safety policies and procedures Applies all applicable OSHA and related safety requirements to all assigned work Reports all accident and injuries in a timely manner Performs related tasks as required Essential Job Functions This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Work requires climbing balancing stooping reaching standing walking pushing lifting and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal and high noise levels. Visual activity is required for use in measuring devices operation of machines and operation of motor vehicles or equipment. The Grounds Worker 1 will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualification Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent. Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work. Special Knowledge/Skills General knowledge of tools materials and equipment used in general grounds and/or maintenance work Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to operating grounds and/or maintenance equipment Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid drivers license Background Verification Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks child abuse records employment verification and professional/personal reference checks. **Please note that due to the position being at a school any discrepancies in the background check or fingerprinting report will result in the candidate being disqualified from consideration.