Job Description
GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds.
POSITION: Groundskeeper
DEPARTMENT : Farm
REPORTS TO: Head Grower
TERMS/HOURS: Full-time Seasonal
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-exempt
Pay Range: $17-18 an hour (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
COMPETENCIES:
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
- Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
- Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
- Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
- Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
- Cuts and removes trees as needed.
- Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
- Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
- Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
- Maintains cleanliness of lawn mowers and weed eater. Clean equipment when put away.
- Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
- Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
- Excellent time management skills.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- At least 1 year of similar experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Clean, safe office environment and inside/outside maintenance of buildings and farm.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
- Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time,