Job Summary:

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

Duties/ Responsibilities:

·Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves

·Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing

·Empties exterior trash & smoking containers

·Trims bushes, shrubs, hedges

·Cut and prune trees as needed

·Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs

·Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as needed

·Completes ice preventive such as salting sidewalks, steps, etc as needed

·Performs routine maintenance on lawncare 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

·Adequate knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes

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