What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center?
Position Summary:
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand, power tools, and/or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and other landscape duties.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
- Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas.
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
- Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
- Water lawns, trees, and plants, using sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED plus some experience in the grounds maintenance or grounds keeper field. Have a current NM driver's license. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation. Native American preference will be given.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
- Knowledge of plants grasses, trees and power tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff and general public.
- Ability to service internal and external customers in a professional manner; ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed outdoors; exposure to heat and cold. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Will on occasion be required to drive company vehicle.
Salary : $13 - $16
