Grounds Care & Landscape Technician

Nativity; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nativity is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform mowing, trimming, and landscaping duties at the facility. You will operate multiple tools and ensure safe, clean grounds while supporting irrigation and waste handling. Strong physical ability and attention to safety are essential.

Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, adherence to OSHA standards, and timely reporting of repairs. Evening or weekend shifts may be required to meet needs and ensure grounds are well-kept.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of grounds equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the proper use and disposal of hazardous materials, safe handling techniques, and use of proper safety equipment as outlined by OSHA.
• Must have repair skills for minor equipment.
• Must be self-motivated and prompt in performing tasks.
• Must successfully pass Diocesan background screening and Safe Environment Training.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance activities, i.e., mowing, weed-eating, edging, blowing, planting foliage and mulching.
• Performs shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
• Operates various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers.
• Provides grounds maintenance services; ensures cleanliness, order, and environmentally safe conditions of district property; addresses safety concerns in a time efficient manner; reports real or potential maintenance/repair needs.
• Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintains irrigation system.
• Removes trash by emptying trash containers; transporting materials to disposal area; recycling materials.
• Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or otherwise prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions.
• Maintains building interior by dusting and polishing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, counters, walls and woodwork.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Safety procedures (OSHA)

Minor repairs

Self-motivation

Background screening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Sprayers

Air compressors

Mowers

Blowers

Weed-eaters

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Nativity is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform mowing, trimming, and landscaping duties at the facility. You will operate multiple tools and ensure safe, clean grounds while supporting irrigation and waste handling. Strong physical ability and attention to safety are essential.

Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, adherence to OSHA standards, and timely reporting of repairs. Evening or weekend shifts may be required to meet needs and ensure grounds are well-kept.