Landscaping/Grounds Technician

Job Description

Job Description

I. QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possess good landscape experience

· Ability to work effectively with people of varying skill levels

· Must be a highly motivated and fast learner

· Should be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently

· Strong ability to pay attention to detail

· Should be available to work a varied schedule (Saturdays included)

· Must possess strong knowledge of land care and grounds maintenance

· Must have attained age 18 or higher

· Must have a current valid driver’s license

· Should possess excellent and good driving record

· Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision

· Embrace change and can adapt quickly with a “whatever it takes” attitude

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

· Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

· Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Pull weeds.

· Sweep/blow/vacuum walkway and parking lots of debris.

· Cut and trim shrubs and trees as needed.

· Perform repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized.

· Repair irrigation as required.

· Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.

· Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.

· Remove trash/debris and empty outdoor trash cans to ensure a clean campus.

General Expectations:

· Maintains flexible working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry.

· Put measures in place to ensure that equipment and supplies are secured against damage, loss, or theft.

· Utilize task tracking/work order system.

· Begin and end projects within reasonable timeframes and communicates needs.

· Aligned with organizational vision, goals, values, and policies.

· Works well with others and within a team environment