Groundskeeper / As Needed

WESLEY COMMONS•Greenwood, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper will provide all services related to the maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs and interior and exterior plantings to create a visually stimulating campus environment for residents to enjoy; removes snow/ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots to assure safe passage; performs routine maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment to assure the availability of necessary tools.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Six months related work experience preferred.
Must be able to understand and communicate in the English language.
Must have a valid South Carolina drivers' license.
Able to bend, squat, and reach overhead.
Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
Able to perform manual and sometimes strenuous labor.
Able to work in outside weather conditions and will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold/heat and vibration.
Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
Demonstrates verbal, non-verbal, and written and skills necessary for effective communication.
Able to handle the different emotions associated with resident and their families.
Evidence of professional manner and conduct.
Optimal physical and emotional health.
Adequate speech and hearing to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
Near and far visual acuity, sense of smell.
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, residents, families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Cuts, fertilizes, waters and repairs lawns; applies chemical pesticides and weed control sprays per the seasonal program as needed.
Plants and tends flowerbeds; applies pine straw or other mulching materials as needed.
Prunes, fertilizes and transplants interior and exterior plants, shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance.
Waters lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds; maintains irrigation system.
Rakes and/or removes leaves and other debris from lawns and passageways; picks up trash from throughout the campus.
Removes ice /snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots using power equipment or melting chemicals.
Maintains drainage ditches free of obstruction.
Cleans, repairs and services all power equipment and tools on a routine basis.
Maintains records documenting fuel used by the department; provides status reports to the Manager as required.
Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines.
Performs special projects as requested.
Reports repair and maintenance issues to appropriate staff.