Long Beach Amphitheater - Groundskeeper

ASM Global•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Groundskeeper at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. This position will be responsible for assisting the landscape Crew Leader in maintaining the facility grounds by mixing soils, utilizing chemicals, and equipment necessary for the upkeep of the landscape while following safety requirements and procedures. Please note, this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1-2 years of gardening or landscaping experience required
Good organization skills
Good oral, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to read chemical/fertilizer labels
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to work weekends and holidays
Regularly required to stand; use hands and finger to handle or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Requires work in outdoor settings and may be subjected to adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Digs holes for plants and trees using picks and shovels.
Mix fertilizer and dirt in bottom of holes to enrich soil.
Places trees and plants in designated areas.
Attaches wires from planted trees to stakes to support trees.
Hauls or spreads topsoil, using wheelbarrow and rake.
Water lawns, trees, and plants using portable sprinkler system, hose or watering can.
Spreads fertilizer or seed to enhance lawn and tree growth.
Place decorative flowers in garden area.
Mows lawns, trim hedges, trimming lawn edges.
Worker must have knowledge, in using of power equipment to perform job duties