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Description

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.