Groundskeeper

The groundskeeper is responsible the maintenance of grounds of industrial, commercial and/or public property. This position is subject to inclement weather conditions and is physically demanding.

Responsibilities and duties:

- Provide grounds maintenance as required by contract terms

- Perform grass cutting services using walking or riding mowers (of less than 2000 lbs)

- Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools

- Remove debris and litter to optimize cleanliness of grounds

- Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other handheld tools

- Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer and insecticide as needed

- Place mulch, pine straw and other similar products in garden and/or flower beds

- Plant flowers and other similar plants in garden and/or flower beds

- Provide courteous and professional customer service to clients

- Communicate effectively with client representatives while answering questions regarding grounds maintenance

- Exhibit problem-solving ability to deescalate concerns professionally should the need arise

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Proficiency in the English language is required

- Candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen, and must complete a medical fitness-for-duty clearance