Landscaping/Grounds Maintenance

We are seeking Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Workers to perform maintenance for involving the use of common tools and operation of mowing equipment in various environments such as commercial buildings, public parks and streets, and residential properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Operates walk behind and riding mowers

• Operates hand held motorized equipment such as string trimmers

• Performs custodial tasks in cleaning outdoor facilities restrooms and picnic structures

• Works in snow removal operations as assigned

• Prunes and installs landscape plants and trees

• Performs landscape maintenance such as weeding, pruning, mulching, etc.

• Uses hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes, bush axes and other ground maintenance tools

• Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields, turf areas, landscaped beds, and other grounds areas

• Loads and unloads material such as gravel, dirt, mulch, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials

• Performs litter collection

• Performs leaf collection activities operating a variety of equipment

• Follows all safety precautions

• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others

• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving and planning

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience operating necessary equipment or ability to learn quickly

• Comfortable working in various types of weather