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GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds.

POSITION: Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT : Farm

REPORTS TO: Head Grower

TERMS/HOURS: Full-time Seasonal

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-exempt

Pay Range: $17-18 an hour (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)

WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
• Maintains cleanliness of lawn mowers and weed eater. Clean equipment when put away.
• Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• On-the-job training offered.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of similar experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Clean, safe office environment and inside/outside maintenance of buildings and farm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

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