Groundskeeper Lead

Job Overview

The Groundskeeper Lead will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment, and will provide some work direction to groundskeeping staff.

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
• Gather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materials
• Water and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipment
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
• Operate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow bl wers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
• Comply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment; stops at risk behaviors of others and self
• Respond to trouble calls and clean up spills
• Provide work direction and assistance to grounds team as directed by Supervisor
• Assist in training and scheduling staff as needed
• Track equipment inventory, maintenance, and repair
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned areas
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Monitor employees proper use of personal protective equipment and supplies
• Perform quality, service, and safety inspections
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

High school diploma / GED – preferred

One year related experience and/or training – preferred
Completed all safety and task training certifications.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

32–36 per hour

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