Groundskeeper

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the building/facility.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.

 

 Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in safe condition.

 

 May be required to assist in the loading and unloading of supplies, equipment and/or merchandise.

 

 Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment.

 

 Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

 

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

 

Education/Training:

 

 Must have experience using hand held tools such as weed cutter, push lawn mower, hedge trimmer, edger, leaf vacuum, blower and others.

 

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:

 

 Previous experience preferred. Must comply with OSHA and EPA guidelines concerning storage and use of chemical substances.

 

Special Requirements:

 

 Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures;

 

 Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time;

 

 Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3ft);

 

 Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain);

 

 Walk and climb stairs;

 

 Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment;

 

 Reach with hands and arms;

 

 Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions;

 

 Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers;

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.