Groundskeeper / As Needed

Schedule: As needed, flexible schedule 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. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 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. Non- Essential Functions: Performs special projects as requested. Reports repair and maintenance issues to appropriate staff.