Groundskeeper

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for landscape maintenance and the operation of a variety of equipment. Will have a working knowledge of horticultural practices.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes landscape maintenance duties, such a mowing, chemical and fertilizer application, weed control, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming and pruning.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment.
• Completes the job in the most time-efficient manner meeting the company productivity targets.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, bed edgers, commercial mowers (ztr’s and possible bush hog), blowers, dump trailers, chain saw, and line trimmers.
• New installs of vegetation (plants, mulching beds, etc.)
• Must be approved as a driver who safely operates vehicles such as trucks and trailer combinations.
• Assists the Division Manager & Supervisor with route and job organization, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available.
• Care for equipment and notifies management of needed repairs.
• Uses all equipment safely.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Working knowledge of standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning and fertilization preferred.
• 2 years' experience in the landscape maintenance field preferred.
• Candidate must be able to read with good comprehension and write.
• Mechanical aptitude are a must preferred.
• Experience with maintenance of large multi-site projects preferred.

EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV