Lead Groundskeeper (H)

The lead groundskeeper will maintains property grounds by leading a team to perform routine tasks using standardized procedures specific to the landscape industry.

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• Communicate work to crew members 
  • Ensure service expectations are met according to work schedule 
  • Report crew labor time 
  • Guide team members according to training and safety requirements 
  • Provide leader with updates regarding crew performance 
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency 
  • Maintain property grounds 
  • Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems 
  • Perform removal, installation, and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding 
  • Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering 
  • Assist in tree relocation 
  • Remove litter and emptying trash cans 
  • Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic 
  • Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks 
  • Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand 
  • Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture 
  • Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings 
  • Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend preventative equipment maintenance as required 
  • Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects 
  • Clean spills as needed, including body fluids

 Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Must have a valid Driver’s license 
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required 
• A minimum of 1 years' experience