Groundskeeper

Fair Oaks Farms; Fair Oaks (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Farms is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain outdoor campus areas year-round. The role involves landscaping tasks, mowing, pruning, planting and water feature maintenance to keep the campus clean, beautiful and safe for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include operating power equipment, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and assisting with events and seasonal upkeep. The candidate should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and able to work alone or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of landscaping experience preferred, but not required.
• Desire to work outdoors year-round.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, conscientious, and able to work independently or with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Keep campus outdoor areas clean, beautiful and safe for guests and coworkers.
• Maintain water features, lawn care, planting and tree maintenance.
• Operate power equipment (blowers, trimmers, chainsaws) and mow with various mowers.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers as needed.
• Perform minor repairs to outdoor structures and paths.
• Assist with campus events and snow removal as needed.

Skills

Landscaping

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Power equipment operation

Gator Utility Vehicle operation

Job description

Position Summary:

This is a year-round position for individuals who love to work outdoors, perform landscaping tasks, or have a strong desire to learn/improve their landscaping skills. Groundskeepers will be responsible for keeping all outdoor areas of our campus clean, beautiful, and safe for our guests and co-workers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keeping campus free from litter


• Cleaning spills from walkways


• Maintaining water features


• Fall/Spring landscape cleanups


• Operating power equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws


• Mowing grass with push mower, riding mower/0 turn mower


• Trimming and edging turf grass areas


• Planting and maintaining ornamental plants


• Planting and maintaining trees


• Landscaping/hardscaping new and existing areas


• Applying pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides


• Applying plant fertilizers


• Perform repairs and maintenance to outdoor structures including walking paths, nature trails, fences, and some minor repairs to building exteriors.


• Safe and cautious operation of a Gator Utility Vehicle


• Help with snow removal in winter


• Assist with campus wide events such as concerts, Apple Fest, Octoberfest, etc.

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years of landscaping experience preferred, but not required.


• Must have a desire to work outdoors, year-round.


• Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, conscientious, and work well alone/unassisted or with limited supervision and as well as part of a team unit.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to safely lift and carry equipment and loads frequently exceeding 50 pounds.