530-Grounds Maintenance - 5208-530 Gardener
About The Position
Under supervision, performs gardening work in the maintenance of assigned landscaped areas; operates ground maintenance equipment as a member of a large crew or working independently among resident manors; work may require contact with residents and answering routine questions; difficult or non-routine problems are referred to the Landscape Foreman; and performs related work as required. Plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters and trims ornamental plants, shrubs and hedges; trims trees and shrubs from the ground and on ladders; and 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. Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community. Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds. Maintains hoses, tools, supplies and equipment in proper condition. Maintains job site and/or work area in a safe and orderly manner.
Requirements
- 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 which produces the following:
- 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
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
