What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Jobsource CH Alliance?
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned. • Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area. • Empties trash and recycling containers. • Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. • Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. • Plants trees and prunes them when necessary. • Cuts and removes trees as needed. • Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. • Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months. • Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots. • Performs routine maintenance on power equipment. • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities :
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment. • Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping. • Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments. • Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes. • Excellent time management skills. Ed u c a t io n a n d Ex p e r ie n c e : • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • Previous experience preferred. • On-the-job training offered.
Physical Requirements :
• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling. • Must be physically able to operate power equipment. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Salary : $15
