Groundskeeper

Department of Administrative and Financial Services•Augusta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work in supporting the year-round preservation of State of Maine properties. Responsibilities include performing semiskilled manual labor tasks in construction, repair, maintenance and grounds upkeep and the use and/or operation of a variety of construction, trades, maintenance and landscaping tools and equipment. Work is performed under general supervision.

Requirements

Knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping techniques.
Knowledge of general carpentry and masonry skills.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and practices of general grounds maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and precautions needed to perform equipment repair work and ground maintenance activities safely.
Ability to use and operate standard equipment, machinery, and tools applicable to ground maintenance.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
Ability to service, clean, lubricate and adjust small engines, and other machinery and equipment used for grounds maintenance.
Ability to operate cement mixers and air compressors.
Ability to mow, trim and prune using standard grounds maintenance equipment and tools
Education, training or experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, carpentry, masonry, or another related field demonstrating competency in operating and servicing outdoor power equipment; overseeing grounds and landscape maintenance; snow and ice removal and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
A valid Maine Class C license

Responsibilities

Maintains the grounds at the various State of Maine facilities, including lawns, gardens, and parks using outdoor power equipment.
Performs lawn maintenance tasks such as seeding, watering, mowing, trimming and raking.
Completes preparation and maintenance of flower beds, including digging, planting, weeding, and tending flowers and shrubs to beautify grounds.
Inspects and identifies plants, flowers, and trees for disease and insects’ infestation.
Applies insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides to maintain areas free of pest and plant disease.
Performs winter maintenance activities such as snow removal and ice treatment including determining treatment for various surfaces (i.e., concrete vs. asphalt) to ensure accessibility and safety of personnel.
Conducts trash pick-up, sweeping of sand, leaf defoliation, branch removal, and other waste removal to ensure area appearance meets established standards.
Collects garbage and empties wastebins around buildings, parks and parking lots.
Constructs and repairs sidewalks, curbs and signs for safe pedestrian and vehicle passage.
Builds forms and pours concrete for signposts and other foundations
Repairs parking lot damage using either cold patch or hot patch asphalt.
Ensures all catch basins and drainage ditches are clear of debris and are flowing properly.
Maintains and repairs benches, paths, and other landscaping features to ensure user safety.
Repairs and maintains tools and equipment to ensure equipment availability and safety.
Assists with special assignments such as moving furniture, event staging, and take down.