SOS Groundskeeper

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Maintain grounds by seeding fertilizing applying pesticides watering aerating mowing and trimming grass mulching weeding flower beds trimming trees and shrubs using mowers tractors trucks spreaders skid steers weed eaters leaf blowers grinders chain saws shredders clippers and other equipment.

Rakes and removes leaves grass and other debris from lawns grounds and surrounding areas.

Plants transplants cultivates prunes bedding plants shrubs and trees.

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: No specific education training or experience is required.

Other: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Additional Job Description

Knowledge of: Grounds-keeping and horticultural practices; safe use of fertilizers insecticides and herbicides; standard use maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools power tools and light to heavy machinery; building and mechanical trade methods practices and procedures; occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations; commercial cleaning practices equipment supplies and techniques.

Skill in: the use of hand tools and power tools.

Ability to: communicate effectively understand and follow instructions read and comprehend blueprints reference books and equipment manuals; utilize and maintain hand tools power tools and grounds and building equipment safely; operate industrial-type cleaning equipment; climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground.

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