Buildings Grounds Keeper
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
The candidate will care for established grounds around the office to include landscaping duties trash removal and light maintenance. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying mowing trimming planting watering fertilizing digging raking sprinkler installation and maintenance etc. Horticultural experience a plus.
Responsibilities
Position responsibility:
- Care for established lawns by mulching aerating weeding grubbing and removing thatch and trimming and edging around flower beds walkways and walls.
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers herbicides or insecticides onto grass shrubs and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Mow and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Plant seeds bulbs foliage flowering plants grass ground covers trees and shrubs and apply mulch for protection using gardening tools and utilizes material for erosion mitigation.
- Complete work orders as directed by Supervisor.
- Safely operates equipment as assigned and trained to maintain the landscape surrounding enterprise property. Notifies Supervisor of equipment concerns and maintenance issues.
- Supports the team with irrigation and turf installation removal and replacement.
- Ensure the property is presentable neat and clean at all times.
- Responds to grounds emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- One to three years of general landscape maintenance experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess and maintain a valid US drivers license / motor vehicle operating license
- Must possess a TWIC card
- Ability to work independently and self-manage duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to perform work in all types of weather conditions
- Ability to work in an environment where there is high exposure to dust pollens and other allergens
- Ability to climb and work on a stepladder up to 12 foot
- Ability to withstand extensive standing stooping squatting pushing and pulling
- Individual positions may require the ability to lift up to 100 pounds
- Professional communication with peers management and all visitors
- Reliable transportation and dependability
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Organic lawn and landscape knowledge
- Formal education or certification in landscape design horticulture or arboriculture
- Indoor/Outdoor plant maintenance experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand walk climb stairs stoop kneel or crouch for long periods of time; use hands to finger handle grasp or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; oral expression and comprehension; hear. Perform safe lifting/moving of materials greater than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hardhat safety glasses/goggles ear plugs/muffs masks/respirators safety vests gloves and steel-toe boots.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot cool/cold wind and rain; high exposure to pollens and other outdoor allergens. Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles small to large equipment materials communication equipment and tools. People standing walking sitting signaling and talking. Bells whistles and alarms.
The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Landscaper/Groundskeeper position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have TWIC
ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Company
Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors
