About this role
The Groundskeeper will provide all services related to the maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs and interior and exterior plantings to create a visually stimulating campus environment for residents to enjoy; removes snow/ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots to assure safe passage; performs routine maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment to assure the availability of necessary tools.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Cuts, fertilizes, waters and repairs lawns; applies chemical pesticides and weed control sprays per the seasonal program as needed.
- Plants and tends flowerbeds; applies pine straw or other mulching materials as needed.
- Prunes, fertilizes and transplants interior and exterior plants, shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance.
- Waters lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds; maintains irrigation system.
- Rakes and/or removes leaves and other debris from lawns and passageways; picks up trash from throughout the campus.
- Removes ice /snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots using power equipment or melting chemicals.
- Maintains drainage ditches free of obstruction.
- Cleans, repairs and services all power equipment and tools on a routine basis.
- Maintains records documenting fuel used by the department; provides status reports to the Manager as required.
- Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines.
Non- Essential Functions:
- Performs special projects as requested.
- Reports repair and maintenance issues to appropriate staff.
Qualifications
Educational
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Professional
- Six months related work experience preferred.
- Must be able to understand and communicate in the English language.
- Must have a valid South Carolina drivers' license.
Special Requirements
- Able to bend, squat, and reach overhead.
- Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Able to perform manual and sometimes strenuous labor.
- Able to work in outside weather conditions and will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold/heat and vibration.
- Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrates verbal, non-verbal, and written and skills necessary for effective communication.
- Able to handle the different emotions associated with resident and their families.
- Evidence of professional manner and conduct.
- Optimal physical and emotional health.
- Adequate speech and hearing to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
- Near and far visual acuity, sense of smell.
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, residents, families and volunteers.