Horticulturist Groundskeeper

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining safe and attractive grounds on our client site, including maintaining exterior parking lot, landscaping and grounds on the assigned client site. The incumbent shall perform a variety of seasonal outdoor maintenance activities, including sod laying, mowing grass, trimming, planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, winter preparation, and snow removal. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Operates grounds related equipment, maintenance, and custodial equipment for the purpose of accomplishing the job in an efficient manner.
• Waters all plants, flowers and grass on property by hand, sprinkler or other methods as needed, and maintains landscaping of assigned property.
• Mows and trims all lawn areas.
• Removes weeds using weed removal machine or by hand.
• Plants, fertilizes and other performs other gardening jobs as needed.
• Maintains and operates drip watering system.
• Pruning of shrubs and trees
• Rehabilitation of landscape areas
• Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all outside areas on assigned client site.
• Keeps all related equipment clean, maintained and stored properly.
• Keeps equipment storage room neat, clean and organized.
• Completes inventory of supplies and informs manager when additional supplies are needed.
• Keeps the entire property free of litter, cigarette butts and other trash.
• Shall perform routine “rounds” of the grounds in order to maintain safe and attractive grounds.
• Completes snow removal duties and de-icing through use of machinery and snow removal equipment
• Pothole repair, gravel lot grading, sign cleaning and repair
• Direct summer interns
• Other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a grounds keeping/landscaping function
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in snow removal
• Strong working knowledge of plants and horticulture practices with a desire for continued education
• Required licenses to operate snow clearing machines, plows and skid steers
• Ability to bend, reach, stood and lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Training in Health & Safety

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Diploma in Horticulture considered an asset
• Class 5 drivers license