Groundskeeper / Maintenance

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper/Maintenance position is responsible for planting and maintaining gardens and grounds, installing and maintaining outdoor features, operating hand tools and power equipment, and performing light building maintenance.

The Groundskeeper/Maintenance position requires a minimum three years of experience in landscaping or groundskeeping/maintenance, solid knowledge of gardening techniques and products including growing vegetables, ability to operate sprinkler systems and landscaping equipment, and the ability to be creative in planting and developing gardens. Effective communication, physical stamina, problem-solving skills, excellent customer service, self-motivation, and a valid driver's license are also essential.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Mulch and edge beds
• Seasonal planting, Vegetable garden, Herb gardens
• Harvest vegetables for kitchen
• Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting, and other design features
• Digs trenches and levels ground
• Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair
• Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, snowplow, tillers, backhoes, and tractors
• Provides advice to owners, management and takes direction from them
• Waters lawns and gardens
• Installs and maintains irrigation systems
• Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds
• Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas
• Operates snow removal equipment and shovels walkways
• Works with other maintenance crew and construction specialists as needed
• Lite building maintenance (painting/minor repairs)
• Maintain water softeners
• Clean gutters and downspouts
• Maintain driveway and walkway paths
• Power wash patios and porches
• Change HVAC filters
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirement

• 3 plus years of previous landscaping or groundskeeping/maintenance experience required
• Knowledge of gardening techniques including growing vegetable gardens
• Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides
• Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, coworkers, and clients
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods of time
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously
• Driver’s license required