The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and care of the grounds and landscaping. This position regularly operates electric and gas-powered equipment and machines as well as small hand and power tools for planting, cultivating, and trimming.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Seed, water, mulch, and fertilize plants, flowers, lawns, and turf.
- Inspect plant materials for insects, disease, and physical damage.
- Transplant, prune, trim, and cultivate trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.
- Mow lawns with a push or riding mower.
- Trim and edge around hardscape and planters.
- Weed, thin, and clean flower beds and other grounds.
- Safely operate pick-up trucks, tractors, riding mowers, and power tools while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Perform minor building maintenance work such as painting, patching, woodwork, and fence as needed.
- Assist with delivering supplies, materials, or other equipment as needed.
- Perform work through written and verbal instruction.
- Assist other trades and departments as needed.
- Coordinates assigned grounds maintenance duties with external contractors.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have two or more years of experience and/or knowledge of facility and grounds maintenance.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus but not required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with others.
- Must have good observational skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
- Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/carry 70lbs.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, nights, or evenings as needed.
- Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.
