Landscape Gardener

Job Description

Title: Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Supervisor: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance tasks and projects. The position also requires employees to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions and responsibilities as listed below but not limited to:

• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other landscaping duties as directed by the management team.

• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist in with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas.

• Spray and dust areas to control insects and/or weeds

• Operate power equipment including but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters and chain saws

• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment

• Must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned

Core Capabilities

• Customer and quality focus