Grounds Keeper II - 6:25am-2:55pm

Job Summary

Perform general and specialized landscape and grounds maintenance activities to include plantings, chemical applications and equipment maintenance. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: supervisor and coworkers. This position typically will advise and counsel: Groundskeepers I. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trees, shrubs, groundcovers and flower beds (planting, fertilizing, mulching, watering, pruning, etc.)
• Transport equipment and personnel via motor vehicle to and from job sites.
• Perform lawn maintenance to include mowing, line trimming, edging, aeration, fertilization, lime application, etc.
• Maintain landscape and grounds; clear debris, trash, branches and leaves, remove ice, empty trash receptacles, clean storm drains and ash urns
• Apply integrated pest management principles to maintain the Institute's lawn, trees, shrubs, groundcover, and flowers, through cultural practices and chemical use.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment to include pressure washers, blowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Complete daily grounds maintenance reports.
• May provide or assist in training to new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience
One to two years of job related experience