Groundskeeper I - Facilities Management

Performs moderately heavy manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds, including lawns, plants, shrubs, and sprinkler systems. Requires valid driver's license and safe driving record.

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;
• 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.