Groundskeeper I - Facilities Management

Performs moderately heavy manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds. Work involves the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, lawns and assisting with the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

Requirements

• Maintains lawns by grading and raking soil, planting and watering grass, fertilizing and mowing turf, trims grass around trees, posts, signs and buildings.
• Cares for plants by preparing beds, planting, watering, hoeing, fertilizing, pruning and spraying; cuts and trims grass using small power mowers, tractors, riding mowers and edgers.
• Picks up all trash and rubbish on grounds and maintains appearance of assigned area.
• Maintains tools, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds keeping.
• Maintains athletic areas such as football fields or golf courses.
• Assists with the maintenance, repair and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Loads and transports equipment to the work site.
• Assists in sanding ice covered roads and sidewalks during inclement weather.
• Assists with greenhouse operations and arborist's duties; collects leaves for compost.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance