Groundskeeper cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Performs semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds. Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash. Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health.
Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.
Cares for and maintains tools.
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :
Ability to diagnose the landscape conditions and make adjustments to the irrigation systems accordingly in order to fix the problem (i.
e. dry spot area is observed therefore adjust system to provide more water to that area).
REQUIRED EDUCATION :
Typically a High school diploma or vocational classes preferred. Some knowledge of natural resources, mechanical, and electrical systems preferred.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE) :
Requires valid California driver's license. Must maintain a satisfactory driving record as evidenced by DMV.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (IF APPLICABLE) :
Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.Occasionally climb as well as work at heights.
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Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.
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We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
Last updated : 2024-06-07