Maintain the appearance and condition of property grounds and landscape and will report to the Maintenance Leader. Work is primarily performed in outdoor environment subject to all weather conditions. Work performed will expose employee to wet conditions and will be using high pressure washing equipment. More specifically, job duties will include but are not limited to:
- Proficiently operate all equipment necessary to complete job function
- Some tasks related to minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring
- Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens; rake, mulch and compost leaves
- Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using shears, pruners and chain saws
- Trim and pick flowers and clean flower beds
- Water lawns, trees and plants using portable sprinkler systems, hoses or watering cans
- Install drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences and planters
- Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption to prevent waste
- Operate powered equipment i.e. twin-axle vehicles, electric clippers, sod cutters & pruning saws
- Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saw, hedge and brush trimmers and axes
- Maintain & repair tools, equipment and structures such as fences and benches using power tools
- Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders
- Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways and parking lots
- Some tasks related to janitorial care of the office buildings, restrooms and overall appearance