Grounds Worker

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