Laborer/Gardener/Small Engine Operator

Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

� None.

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.

Education and Experience:

• Needs to know how to operate a commercial lawnmower

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.