Groundskeeper

Bennett College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett College in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plant beds and walkways, and help keep campus grounds tidy and safe.

The role requires basic tools operation, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work both independently and with a team to support campus events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience
• Preferred: 2+ years in general grounds care services

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Removes leaves, branches and debris using mowers and hand/power tools.
• Maintains and sharpens tools; performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes and uses weed and insect control products as directed.
• Removes snow and ice from walks, roads and driveways.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Computer basics

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

1-2 years of related work experience

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Groundskeeper will landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Work typically consists of a variety of tasks; examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees, at the direction of the immediate Supervisor, to shape and improve growth.
• Removes fallen or damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools.
• Lays out and maintains flower beds, mulch beds, or other decorative vegetation.
• Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed.
• Plants, fertilizes, waters and uses weed and insect control products at the direction of the immediate Supervisor to maintain grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Removes snow and ice from walks, roads and driveways, utilizing hand tools, machines or vehicles.
• Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, removes debris from hard surfaces.
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts, including, but not limited to the filling of potholes and the sweeping of accumulated debris along curb lines.
• Maintains driveways and parking lots.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation systems, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry and painting tools.
• May perform marking and maintenance of sports fields.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
• May operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• May participate in the setup and tear-down of event furniture, such as tables, chairs and tents.
• May participate in the movement of furniture, supplies and material.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.

PREFERRED

• At least 2 years in general grounds care services