Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of assigned property grounds. 

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must be able to frequently bend/stoop and occasionally squat, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly. 


• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and other shifts as necessary. 


• Prior experience landscape maintenance preferred.


• Posses a valid Driver’s License.


• Knowledge of lawn care equipment including use and maintenance.


• Physical ability to complete tasks including ability to push lawn mower, load clippings, ascend and descend ladders.


• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including summer heat and winter storms.          

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Through the training process and your current experience, the following skills and abilities are required to successfully perform this job:

• Plant flowers, shrubs and other vegetation as required.


• Trim trees, shrubs and other vegetation as required and properly dispose of clippings.


• Mow and trim grassy resort areas as defined by contract.


• Plow and/or sweep sidewalks as necessary.


• Maintain and operate lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers etc.


• Maintain and care for vegetation including fertilization, trimming, pruning, transplanting, planting and the like.


• Follow all applicable safety, risk management and environmental policies and procedures as related to the Groundskeeper position.


• Wear all personal protective gear as required in performing job.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.