Groundskeepers generally work independently, for management companies, or directly for otheremployers, and are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and aesthetic appeal ofparticular areas of land. As such, they usually work outside and must be able to withstand hot and coldweather. Common duties include mowing lawns, pulling weeds, trimming hedges, planting flowers andshrubbery, fertilizing, watering, raking leaves, and generally keeping the lawn, plants, and hedges ingood shape.
Requirements:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Handle basic preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Keep the grounds in a clean and attractive manner.
- Monitor the upkeep and maintenance of the landscaping and grounds daily.
- Cleans sidewalks and disposes of debris and trash properly.
- Assist other staff with larger maintenance repairs or projects.
- Other duties assigned.
- Knowledge of equipment such as lawnmowers, blowers, and trimmers, and be familiar with a
variety of gardening tools to be used for different purposes. They must also be reliable and
physically fit, as their job can be quite labor-intensive.
- Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting,
regulations, etc.)
- Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements.
- Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
- Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level.
- Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Wage Range: $18.00 - $24.00 an hour depending on experience.
- This position is located at Lake Riverside Estates in Aguanga, a short drive from Temecula.