Description

Job Purpose: Performs routine manual labor involved in the upkeep of the grounds. Under supervision, may be required to do semi-skilled grounds work. Operate small, hand-held power equipment; perform work with larger equipment such as tractors and medium sized ride-on turf mowing equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains assigned area of the facility. This area may be changed at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Operates mowers and trimming equipment for greens, tees, aprons, around trees, posts, and rocks.
• Rakes and maintains flower beds.
• Prepares the grounds daily as necessary. Includes picking up all visible trash from the front entrance and around the entire property/grounds.
• Ensures all grounds accessories are neat and positioned correctly.
• Maintains proper fluid level in each piece of equipment used on a daily basis; reports all improperly functioning equipment to a supervisor or the equipment technician.
• Returns all equipment to the properly designated areas after is has been properly cleaned.
• Cleans in and around the grounds daily.
• May apply fertilizers and pesticides as requested, under the supervision of a licensed applicator (if required).
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of the methods and materials used in maintaining grounds and landscaped environments.
• Working knowledge of and safely use hand and power tools and specialized turf mowing equipment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequent sitting with some walking and standing. Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Additional physical & visual requirements
• Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.
• Able to work overtime and/or irregular hours

Working Conditions:

• Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
• Additional working conditions
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Near moving or mechanical parts
• Near loud noises

Qualifications

Education - HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience - Minimum 3 months landscaping experience.

Licenses/Certifications - N/A.