530-Grounds Maintenance - 5208-530 Gardener

Village Management Services • Laguna Woods, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs gardening work in the maintenance of assigned landscaped areas. This role involves operating ground maintenance equipment, either as part of a large crew or working independently. The position may require interaction with residents, answering routine questions, and referring difficult or non-routine problems to the Landscape Foreman. The Gardener performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Ability to perform manual work requiring physical strength and stamina appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Ability to read and write work-related job instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment appropriate to the nature of assignment.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to talk, hear, reach, climb, stoop, use hands to finger, grasp, and feel.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to work at heights of up to 8 feet.
• Uses verbal communication skills and reasoning.
• Has customer contact.

Nice To Haves

• Educational development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense understanding to carry out oral or written instructions.
• Experience in ground maintenance work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations.
• Knowledge of tree planting and maintenance practices and procedures as related to grounds and parkway systems.

Responsibilities

• Plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters and trims ornamental plants, shrubs and hedges.
• Trims trees and shrubs from the ground and on ladders.
• Installs sod, waters, fertilizes and trims lawns.
• Operates riding mowers, gas trimmers, vacuums, sod cutters, hand-held spray equipment and other ground maintenance equipment.
• Occasionally applies pesticides as required for routine garden maintenance.
• Assists in a variety of ground maintenance laboring tasks as directed.
• Drives a truck to transport equipment and supplies to various areas in the Community.
• Maintains hoses, tools, supplies and equipment in proper condition.
• Maintains job site and/or work area in a safe and orderly manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed