Groundskeeper, Full-Time

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining grounds of property.

Essential functions as defined are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct maintenance and care of all grounds including lawns, walk ways, flower beds, walls, shrubs, and trees.
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin‑axle vehicles, 1‑ton trucks, street sweepers, utility vehicles, golf cars, man lifts, riding lawn mowers, skid‑steer loader, back‑hoe, chain saws, electric clippers, misc. battery powered tools, sod cutters, pruning saws, pressure washers, etc.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Ensure proper care, water and nutrients are applied to all flora and fauna.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other ground features.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Repair fences, gates, walls, and walkways.
• Cleans out drainage, grates, inlets, ditches, and culverts.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs as directed.
• Assist in maintaining drainage, irrigation and watering systems.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Attend staff meetings and other trainings to maintain a current knowledge of technical and landscaping innovations and applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High school degree AND three (3) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner; present information in one‑on‑one situations to guests and employees of the Company.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions, manuals, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out general instructions in written, or diagram form.
• Arm‑hand steadiness – ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding them in one position.
• Multi‑limb coordination – ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing or lying down.
• Manual dexterity – ability to quickly move your hand, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must regularly be required to hear and see; walk, speak, stand, stoop, kneel, use hands and fingers, handle or feel; occasionally crouch, crawl; lift and/or move up to 50–75 pounds; vision requirements: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and distance vision.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather; occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; noise level usually moderate with occasional loud noise.

• Paid time off for full‑time, permanent employees.
• Employer-sponsored health plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Complimentary golf for employees and immediate family members.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants to be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. The Company maintains a drug‑free workplace.