Job Details
GROUNDSKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY: The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility s grounds.
Pay Range: $16-$19 an hour (Pay information will vary depending on relevant experience for the position)
POSITION: Groundskeeper
DEPARTMENT: Farm
REPORTS TO: CEO
TERMS/HOURS: Full-Time Seasonal
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly/Non-exempt
WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
COMPETENCIES:
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
- Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
- Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
- Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
- Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
- Cuts and removes trees as needed.
- Applies fertilizer as directed.
- Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
- Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
- Maintains cleanliness of lawn mowers and weed eater. Clean equipment when put away.
- Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- On-the-job training offered.
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- 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.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- At least 1 year of similar experience
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Clean, safe office environment and inside/outside maintenance of buildings and farm.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
- Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Norbut Solar Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.