Description

The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks part-time Groundskeepers to provide routine maintenance of all PS grounds, including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, walkways, and driving areas. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 30 hrs./wk. year round. Special events may require work on evenings, weekends and/or holidays. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Cutting lawns, using hand mower or power mower. 
• Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls; using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools. 
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruners or chain saw.
• Raking and bagging leaves, using rake. 
• Cleaning grounds and removing litter, using spiked stick or broom. 
• Planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, using gardening tools. 
• Watering lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system. 
• May be assigned to clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake. 
• May perform ground maintenance duties, using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, spreaders, lawn roller, and snow removal equipment. 
• May sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears using file or knife sharpener. 
• May make minor repairs on equipment (as instructed), such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Shoveling snow from walks and driveways. 
• Spreading salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup. 
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Requirements

The desirable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent with minimum 2 years of documented grounds keeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with clean driving record. 
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.