Groundskeeper

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Location: Gainesville, FL

Job :111

# of Openings:1

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care, and improvement of outdoor landscapes, including lawns, gardens, retention areas, parking areas, and walkways. This role ensures that the grounds are clean, safe, attractive, and well-maintained year-round.

• Mow, trim, and edge lawns using power and hand tools.
• Maintain flower beds, shrubs, and trees; perform planting, pruning, watering, and fertilization.
• Clear leaves, debris, and litter from grounds, walkways, and parking areas.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and sprinklers.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
• Perform minor maintenance on irrigation systems and report major issues.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as winterizing grounds and preparing areas for planting.
• Monitor grounds for signs of pest infestation, disease, or hazards and take appropriate actions.
• Perform minor repairs and report any damage or unsafe conditions on the property.
• Support setup and cleanup for outdoor events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager or designee.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred
• Knowledge of gardening techniques, equipment maintenance, and safe chemical use
• Experience pulling a trailer with a vehicle required
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Physically fit and able to perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Verbal and written communication skills are required along with the ability to communicate with coworkers, management, and external parties effectively and professionally.
• Time management skills and demonstrates initiative that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail, meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment and follow instructions and understand workplace materials
• Experience with computers, email, Microsoft Office/Google environment necessary
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

This position primarily operates outdoors in various weather conditions which may include exposure to elements, loud noises, vibrations respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, chemicals, and equipment hazards. Requires the ability to move objects and use limbs for a significant portion of the workday including physical work that involves frequent lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds and push, drag or pull objects up to 100 pounds.

operating power tools, equipment, and some office equipment. This position will involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. The individual in this position must also be capable of maintaining regular attendance, following instructions, understanding workplace materials, and communicating with others. Reasonable accommodations will be made accordingly.

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