Groundskeeper - PT

Saint Leo University Brasil•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for landscaping and maintaining assigned areas, ensuring they are kept in clean and orderly condition. This role involves general maintenance and upkeep of grounds areas, as well as specific detailing of the landscape and flowerbeds. The position requires performing various groundskeeping tasks, operating grounds equipment, and adhering to company safety policies.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
2 or more years of related work experience.
Horticultural training required.
Certification in pesticide application.
Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
Significant walking or other means of mobility.
Work is performed in an outdoor setting.
Sports and Field grounds experience.

Responsibilities

Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds and walls.
Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools.
Lays out and tends flower beds or other decorative vegetation.
Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed.
Plants, fertilizes, waters, repairs/replaces parts on irrigation system and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways.
Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, bags and burns leaves.
Cleans drainage ditches and culverts.
Maintains driveways and parking lots.
Repairs fences, gates, walls, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry and painting tools.
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
Operates trucks and assorted power equipment.
Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Serves as a lead groundskeeper mowing lawns and trimming and edging around walks, flower beds and walls.
Assists in training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Communicates with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
Employer-provided life insurance
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
403b Retirement Plan
Wellness Center