Seasonal Grounds & Landscape Technician

cmpcareers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seasonal Grounds Assistant at Zoo maintains and enhances grounds through mowing, pruning, edging, mulching, and seasonal cleanup. You will support landscape construction tasks and irrigation work as needed.

You must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in all weather. Safety and guest experience are priorities, with strong teamwork and communication required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Experience operating small landscape equipment.
• Must be age 18 or older.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment including rototiller, string trimmer, bed edger, gas powered shears, backpack blower, sprayers, pumps, and irrigation equipment, mower.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions outdoors and able to work on steep inclines.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Performs landscape maintenance such as mowing, weeding, pruning, spring/fall cleanup, edging, and mulching.
• Assists with landscape construction projects (retaining walls, paver installation, grading, drainage, irrigation).
• Maintains safety and reports hazards to supervision.
• Participates in related training.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Landscape equipment operation

Communication skills

Independence and initiative

Outdoor work endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Seasonal Grounds Assistant at Zoo maintains and enhances grounds through mowing, pruning, edging, mulching, and seasonal cleanup. You will support landscape construction tasks and irrigation work as needed.

You must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in all weather. Safety and guest experience are priorities, with strong teamwork and communication required.