Maintenance - Groundskeeper

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis; St. Paul (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain the facility grounds using power equipment and hand tools. Regular tasks include weed eater, leaf blower, rake work, and trimming bushes as part of seasonal landscape care.

Responsibilities emphasize safe operation of equipment, adherence to schedules, and supporting maintenance at the facility. On-the-job training is provided to develop landscaping skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with landscaping tasks using power equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Pick up sticks
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Time management

Instruction following

Landscaping knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weed eater

Leaf blower

Trimmers

Hedge trimmers

Hand tools

Job description

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s grounds. This position will involve regular use of a weed eater, leaf blower and rake.

Know How

• Previous experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including weed eater, trimmers, hedge trimmers and leaf blowers.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.
• Excellent time management skills.
• On-the-job training offered.

Principle Responsibilities

• Trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Pick up sticks
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.