Position Overview:
The Grounds Worker is responsible for maintaining the grounds whether through flowers, irrigation, upkeep or other form of landscaping.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Follows direction regarding landscaping projects; ability to operate weed eaters, mowers, chainsaws, etc.
- Timely completes assigned landscaping/grounds maintenance tasks.
- Wedding and banquet/event set up.
- Maintains open and positive communication with all other departments, one’s supervisor(s) and co-workers.
- Maintains vehicles, Identifies supply needs, and may assist in ordering.
- Works as a team with grounds crew and/or other department employees on assignments.
- Maintains safe work habits and uses all safety precautions recommended for each tool or machinery in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Job Requirements:
- General knowledge and working ability in landscaping, irrigation, horticulture.
- Ability to manage time well, meet imposed deadlines and ability to work flexible hours.
- The position requires the ability to lift over 50 pounds occasionally.
- This position requires the ability to stand, walk (6-7 hours at a time), and climb stairs, reach & bend.
- Weekend availability a must.
- The position requires that the employee be able to read basic chemical labels.
- Pool maintenance knowledge a must.
- Must have valid drivers’ license.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid drivers’ license for use of company vehicles may be required
