Groundskeeper

Job description

Duties may include: Care for established lawns: mow, mulch, aerate, edge, rake, water, and apply fertilizer. Trim and clean flower beds, prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges. Follow planned design to plant: seeds, grass, shrubs, or trees, and install rock gardens. Gather and remove litter and debris. Use: hand tools, hedge trimmers, clippers, power edging tools, weed eaters and lawn mowers (power/riding) & other related Groundskeeper activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to equipment use. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.