Groundskeeper

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to care for lawns and landscape features across properties. Tasks include mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and weed control, with upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, and planters.

The role requires operating basic tools and equipment, following safety policies, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. GED or high school diploma and ability to use a computer are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• No Prior Experience Required.
• Must have ability to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, dig, rake and weed; provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, planters and other grounds features.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming or edging around flower beds and walks.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants using hoses or watering cans.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges with hand tools, pruners, or chainsaws.

Skills

Computer operation

Education

High School GED

Job description

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking and pulling weeds Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.

• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using hoses or watering cans.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways or parking lots using shovels, snow blowers, or snow blade equipped vehicles and spread salt in those areas.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Clean gutters and down spouts.
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
• Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
• Perform minor maintenance duties.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

No Prior Experience Required

Computer Skills

Must have ability to operate a computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand, Walk, Handling/Fingering, Climb/Crawl, Reach Outward/Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel/Bend, Ability to wear, Personal Protective, Equipment (PPE), (Eyewear, gloves ). Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. (100 lbs. occasionally), Push/Pull up to 40 lbs. (100 lbs. occasionally).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee will regularly be exposed to outside weather conditions and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee will occasionally be exposed to high noise levels, as well as vibration, fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals if proper safety procedures are not followed.