Groundskeeper-Associate (Entry Level)

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing routine semi-skilled landscaping and care in the maintenance of the grounds. Upkeeps and cultures lawn, plants, hedges, trees, and general maintenance of grounds.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm

Job Duties:

1. Mows, trims, and edges turf grass areas.

2. Prunes trees and trim shrubs.

3. Grades, seeds, and lays sod.

4. Grades, lays out, replaces, tends, and maintains flowerbeds or other decorative landscaping.

5. Installs, maintains, and performs minor repairs of irrigation systems.

6. Maintains walkways, driveways, and parking lots to include removing ice and snow.

7. Maintains grounds clean and reports broken or leaking hydrants, faulty sprinkler system equipment and any unsightly plant or material conditions on the grounds.

8. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.

9. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

10. Applies basic and develops advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.

11. Performs more advanced functions as part of training and development.

12. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers complex issues to higher levels.

13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

None.