What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper/Groundskeeper position at Lampire Biological Laboratories?
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The landscaping groundskeeper will perform landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Clean driving record
- Prior landscaping experience
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
- Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to operate Lampire Owned vehicles as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Extremes of temperature, including heat in summer months and cold in winter months.
- Noise can be extreme if working in or on farm equipment, hearing protection may be required.
- Excessive walking may be required
Salary : $18 - $23