Grounds Worker I - O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About The Position
The Grounds Worker I position requires skill in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grasses in the yards and surrounding areas of the campus grounds. Work is performed in accordance with instructions from a supervisor; however, this employee must determine the necessary care and treatment to maintain the grounds and shrubs in good condition. Work is inspected and evaluated on the basis of the visual appearance of the grounds. O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting.
Requirements
- Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grasses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of ground keeping and horticultural practices.
- Basic knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
- Ability to supervise the work of other employees.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Responsibilities
- Planting and Cultivation: Selecting and planting seasonal flowers, trees, and shrubs while maintaining their health.
- Turf and Bed Maintenance: Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns, as well as weeding and mulching landscape beds.
- Pruning and Trimming: Shaping hedges, shrubs, and small trees to ensure attractive, orderly, and safe conditions.
- Operating Machinery: tractors, zero-turn mowers, trimmers, blowers and other ground maintenance vehicles as needed.
- Preventive Maintenance: Make minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance on mowers and lawn equipment.
Benefits
- variety of leave options
- professional development opportunities
- insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
