Groundskeeper

Prestera Center for Mental Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestera Center for Mental Health is seeking a dependable landscaping assistant to maintain outdoor properties. You will mow lawns, edge sidewalks, prune shrubs, weed beds, and keep grounds clean and safe across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include seasonal snow removal, spreading de-icing agents, operating basic lawn equipment, and reporting exterior safety concerns. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel between facilities.
• Proficiency in basic word processing and spreadsheets (Word/Excel) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and edge around sidewalks, curbs, and fences.
• Maintain hedges, shrubs, and landscaped areas through pruning and shaping.
• Weed flowerbeds and landscaped areas and remove leaves and debris.
• Collect and dispose of trash from outdoor areas and keep grounds clean.
• Provide snow removal during winter months and apply salt or ice melt to walkways.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and keep supplies organized.
• Observe exterior safety concerns and report to the appropriate department.
• Lifting or carrying materials up to 50 pounds and working in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Provides landscaping and lawn maintenance to ensure that all properties are consistently maintained and visually appealing.Mows lawns, trims edges around sidewalks, curbs, fencing, etc.Maintains hedges, shrubs, and landscaped areas through pruning and shaping.Routinely weeds flowerbeds and landscaped areas.Removes leaves, grass clippings, and other yard debris.Collects and disposes of trash from outdoor areas.Provides snow removal during winter months to ensure all properties are safe and accessible.Monitors weather to anticipate snowfall and adjusts removal schedules to ensure safe conditions.Removes snow from sidewalks, entryways, and designated areas.Applies salt or ice melt to walkways.Operates and maintains landscaping and snow removal equipment.Maintains and organizes supplies and equipment.Locks and secures buildings as needed.Observes and reports exterior safety concerns to appropriate department.Professional & Technical Knowledge:Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate, as well as specific knowledge of administrative processes and practices, typically learned “on the job,” or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.Continuing Education:Maintains current knowledge of standards of care and practices as typically acquired through continuing education.Licenses & Certifications:A valid driver’s license is required for travel between facilities.Technical Skills:Prepares basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word. Uses Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information. Demonstrates proficiency with all electronic systems required for the position.General Development:Functions effectively in response to workflow or ongoing direction by supervisors. Effectively selects from pre-established alternatives to resolve situations encountered on the job. Able to effectively communicate opinions drawn from conclusions using inference and logic.Work Environment:Work is performed independently in the field and at agency facilities. Physical demands include frequent walking, standing, and working with equipment in varying weather conditions. The position will involve lifting or carrying materials up to 50 pounds.