Grounds Laborer

General Summary

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.

• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).

• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.

• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.

• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.

• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.

• Picks up and disposes of leaves, paper or other litter.

• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.

• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.

• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.

• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.

• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in grounds maintenance.

• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Work Environment

• Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements.

• Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

• Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection needed at all times.

• Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required

• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.