What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at The State of Maryland?
NATURE OF WORK
A Groundskeeper is the full performance level of work in the care and maintenance of grounds, gardens and landscaped areas surrounding State buildings and along State roads and highways. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Grounds Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisor. Employees may be subject to call-in on a 24-hour basis. Employees may be assigned to shifts to include weekends and holidays. The work may be performed in extremes of heat and cold. Employees may be exposed to noisy, dirty and uncomfortable conditions. The work may require the use of protective equipment such as goggles when operating machinery and power tools and back braces, safety shoes and gloves when performing grounds duties. The work may require working in confined spaces and at various heights and moving heavy objects.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Mows grass, applies fertilizer and pesticides, prunes shrubbery and trees, weeds and mulches garden beds and rakes leaves;
Plants and waters grass, flowers, shrubbery and trees;
Maintains equipment by inspecting and replacing filters, belts and switches, cleaning and lubricating machinery and tools, changing motor fluids and sharpening blades;
Performs minor repairs to grounds such as patching walkways and steps;
Cuts and removes dead or damaged trees;
Maintains roads, storm drains and parking areas;
Removes snow and ice from driveways, walkways and other outdoor areas;
Removes dirt, rubbish, leaves and other refuse from grounds;
May maintain a small greenhouse for growing flowers and shrubs;
May clean and do simple maintenance indoors;
May assist in the maintenance of recreational facilities;
May assist in opening and closing graves and in maintaining gravesites;
May load and unload supplies and equipment from trucks, move furniture and equipment and set up chairs and tables for meetings and special events;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six months of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $18.22 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18