Landscaping/Grounds Technician

I. QUALIFICATIONS:

     · Possess good landscape experience

     · Ability to work effectively with people of varying skill levels 

     · Must be a highly motivated and fast learner 

     · Should be able to lift 50 lbs consistently

     · Strong ability to pay attention to detail

     · Should be available to work a varied schedule (Saturdays included)

     · Must possess strong knowledge of land care and grounds maintenance

     · Must have attained age 18 or higher

     · Must have a current valid driver’s license

     · Should possess excellent and good driving record

     · Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision

     · Embrace change and can adapt quickly with a “whatever it takes” attitude

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

     · Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

     · Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Pull weeds.

     · Sweep/blow/vacuum walkway and parking lots of debris.

     · Cut and trim shrubs and trees as needed.

     · Perform repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized.

     · Repair irrigation as required.

     · Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.

     · Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.

     · Remove trash/debris and empty outdoor trash cans to ensure a clean campus.

General Expectations:

     · Maintains flexible working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry.

     · Put measures in place to ensure that equipment and supplies are secured against damage, loss, or theft.

     · Utilize task tracking/work order system.

     · Begin and end projects within reasonable timeframes and communicates needs.

     · Aligned with organizational vision, goals, values, and policies.

     · Works well with others and within a team environment