Groundskeeper

Location:

Des Moines, IA | Corporate Office

The primary function of a Groundskeeper is to maintain grounds of company property, whether it be industrial, commercial, or public property.

• Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls
• Clean grounds and remove litter
• Rake and bag or burns leaves
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
• Repair fences, gates, walls, and walks
• Make minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment
• Make minor repairs to and maintains building areas
• Assists office departments with moving and storage of documents and equipment
• Sharpen tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree), and/or one to three months related experience or training
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform to essential functions

• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to lift, climb, kneel, walk, and stand for long periods of times