Groundskeeper

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A Groundskeeper performs basic landscaping maintenance tasks including, but not limited to mowing and other turf maintenance, leaf removal, snow removal, and picking up trash, yard debris, and other seasonal landscape tasks.

• Keeps assigned areas clean and free of trash, including paper, cigarettes, bottles, cans, etc.
• Weeds and waters plant beds under the direction of Lead Horticulturists and Horticulturists.
• Assists with planting and installation of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Supports turf maintenance, including edging, mowing, fertilizing, and monitoring irrigation needs.
• Cleans storm drains, swales, and catch basins as directed.
• Operates and performs basic maintenance on power and hand tools such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, tillers, and shears.
• Operates large equipment such as skid steers, tractors, dump trucks, and leaf vacuums.
• Performs emergency landscape and safety work during inclement weather.
• Follows OSHA safety standards, using appropriate protective equipment and clothing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

• Skills gained through high school education/G.E.D.
• 0-1 years' experience in lawncare, groundskeeping, or related fields.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on the Foundation’s criteria.

• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months.
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months.
• May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.

• Prior experience operating landscape and garden maintenance equipment to include gas or battery-operated mowers, blowers, string trimmers, edgers, hedge shears.
• 2 or more years' experience in lawncare, groundskeeping, or related fields.

• Ability to read directions and fill out reports.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word computer skills.
• Work outside in all weather conditions, work flexible schedules including weekends, evenings, and holidays, be available for work on an emergency basis seven days a week, 24 hours a day and ability to learn new equipment.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking (up to 8 hours/shift)
• Frequent periods of stooping, kneeling, reaching, and gripping (up to 8 hours/shift)
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs without assistance (up to 5 hours/shift)
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include heat and high humidity to extreme cold (up to 8 hours/shift).

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