Seasonal Groundskeeper

Seasonal Groundskeeper

We are looking for a hard-working Groundskeeper to keep our institutions grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The Groundskeeper will maintain lawns trees shrubs and flowers. Additionally the Groundskeeper will perform annual island mudflat maintenance utilizing the Safe Harbor Argo burning rig. You will keep grounds free from trash litter debris and weeds.

To be successful in this role you need to ensure grounds are always pleasant both visually and operatively while maintaining equipment. Top candidates are hard-working meticulous and patient.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining site landscaping.
• Maintaining lawns trees shrubs flowers turf and irrigation.
• Fertilizing lawn trees flowers and shrubs and spreading mulch.
• Trimming trees hedges and shrubs and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Operating and maintaining hand tools such as loppers saws and shovels efficiently.
• Operating and maintaining trucks and power tools.
• Operating lawn and landscaping equipment such as mowers skid loaders and stump grinders.
• Operating and maintaining the Safe Harbor Argo burning rig.
• Keeping grounds free from trash litter and debris and emptying trash receptacles.

Requirements:

• High school diploma GED or suitable equivalent.
• 1 year groundskeeping or related experience.
• Valid drivers license.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Free from allergies that interfere with Groundskeeper duties.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Specialized training in safe operation and maintenance of the Argo burning rig
• Physically agile and dexterous.

Pay: $28.50/hr

Schedule: This is a part-time seasonal role running from March to November.