Groundskeeper

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan•Chesterfield Township, MI

17d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper landscapes and maintains property grounds using hand or power tools and equipment. Duties may include mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and pulling weeds. The role also involves upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds, as well as minor maintenance and snow removal. The employee follows applicable organizational policies, safety procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations, and attends relevant meetings and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, handling or fingering, climbing or crawling, reaching, and squatting, kneeling, or bending.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including eyewear and gloves.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (100 pounds occasionally).
Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds (100 pounds occasionally).

Responsibilities

Maintain sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, and other grounds features.
Care for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, and trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Water lawns, trees, and plants using hoses or watering cans.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, and hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Mix and apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots using shovels, snow blowers, or vehicles equipped with snow blades, and spread salt.
Gather and remove litter.
Clean gutters and downspouts.
Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply protective mulch using gardening tools.
Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold it in place.
Perform minor maintenance duties.
Attend and participate in appropriate meetings and training opportunities to stay informed and develop skills.
Follow established policies and procedures, including Presbyterian Villages policies, safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.