Grounds Maintenance Worker
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
With supervision perform tasks required to meet the grounds maintenance schedule
Responsibilities
- Perform grounds maintenance duties per contract schedule, requirements and standards to include :
- Mow all improved grounds to look well-manicured using walking-type or zero turn riding lawnmowers.
- Use weed eater, pull weeds, and provide weed control.
- Uses blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provide clean and neat appearance of grounds at all times.
- Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walkways, planters, building and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
- Assure all storm damage is corrected with the first available manpower after a storm : e.g. fallen trees, limbs, debris and silt deposited by water runoff on improved grounds.
- Aerates grounds as needed. Applies fertilizer to grounds as needed.
- Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education . High School or GED.
Experience . Grounds maintenance, landscaping field experience preferred.
Education / Experience substitution . In accordance with Tresco policy.
Licenses / Certifications . Valid driver’s license.
Other (e.g., post-offer drug screen, background check, driver’s license record, etc.) . Employee’s must undergo a driver’s license record check;
employees must pass a government background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION :
- Bilingual skills are not required but are beneficial.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding clients and employees of Tresco.
- Ability to work under stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to secure and maintain an NACI clearance.
Rate of Pay : $ 15.00-$18.00
Pay Range. OP-1
Hours : Varies
CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tresco is an EEO / AA employer, and welcomes applications of all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.