Groundskeeper I (Seasonal)
About The Position
Seasonal Position: 40 hours a week. May - September NATURE OF WORK: Performs varied work within the Grounds Department. SUPERVISION: Work is performed under general supervision, with questionable cases referred to Lead Groundskeepers depending on work assigned, reports to the Grounds Supervisor. Weekly/monthly planting, mulching, weeding and bedding of all grounds and landscape. Keeping outside grounds free of weeds which consists of maintains flowerbeds; water, weed, rake around trees and shrubs. Maintain grounds, dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis, ensuring curb appeal is maintained to company standards. Blow debris and power washing all common areas of facility, i.e., walkways, parking lots, etc. Performing snow shoveling and ice removal from walkways, stairs, in addition to plowing and removal of snow. Maintains and monitors irrigation delivery system in designated areas. Help ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced on a regular basis to ensure that all equipment is safe to operate and that operators are properly trained. Must maintain a clean and safe workplace during and after performing maintenance tasks. Ensure control/protection of company assets. Work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Exceptional customer service skills required.
- Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred.
- Basic knowledge of grounds keeping at it pertains to commercial properties.
- Knowledge of lawn care, soil composition, chemicals handling and application, equipment related to grounds and snow removal.
- Must be able to work any shift assigned to included days, swing, grave, weekends, and/or holidays and occasional on call.
- Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
- Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Requires repetitive movement of bending and crouching with the ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift.
- Requires being outside in different weather conditions most of the shift.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training or two (1) year hands-on experience in commercial grounds maintenance preferred.
Responsibilities
- planting, mulching, weeding and bedding of all grounds and landscape
- maintains flowerbeds; water, weed, rake around trees and shrubs
- Maintain grounds, dumpster areas and buildings on a daily basis
- Blow debris and power washing all common areas of facility
- Performing snow shoveling and ice removal from walkways, stairs, in addition to plowing and removal of snow
- Maintains and monitors irrigation delivery system in designated areas
- Help ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced on a regular basis
- maintain a clean and safe workplace during and after performing maintenance tasks
- Ensure control/protection of company assets
- Work nights, weekends and holidays as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Not Eligible for Washington State Retirement
- Not Eligible for Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
