Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the school's grounds.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Maintains athletic fields and prepares them for events.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks and steps during winter months.
• Maintains routine records of work order, equipment repair and maintenance.
• Repairs sprinkler and irrigation pipes.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments safely.
• Knowledge of landscaping techniques, including use of herbicides and other chemicals used in ground maintenance.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

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