GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds.
POSITION: Groundskeeper
DEPARTMENT: Farm
REPORTS TO: Head Grower
TERMS/HOURS: Full-time Seasonal
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-exempt
Pay Range: $17-18 an hour (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
COMPETENCIES:
* Communication Skills
* Problem-Solving
* Attention to Detail
* Time Management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
* Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
* 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.
* Maintains cleanliness of lawn mowers and weed eater. Clean equipment when put away.
* Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* On-the-job training offered.
* 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.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
* At least 1 year of similar experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Clean, safe office environment and inside/outside maintenance of buildings and farm.
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.
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