Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Responsible to                                                             Position Classifications
Maintenance Coordinator                                                   Hourly/Non-exempt          

Directly Supervises and Evaluates

None

Is Back Up To:                 Groundskeeper II

Is Backed Up By:           Groundskeeper II

WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT

In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Performing quality work with or without direct supervision
• Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others
• Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals
• Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
• Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times

Position Summary      
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and improving gardens and landscapes, including tasks like planting, watering, pruning, weeding, and pest control, ensuring healthy and aesthetically pleasing green spaces

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   (*CF indicates Critical Function)

• Completes assigned work orders for grounds keeping type work via Worxhub software (*CF)
• Plants, nurtures, and fertilizes trees, flowers, and other plants (*CF)
• Prunes and trims trees and bushes
• Monitors plant health, including identifying and addressing diseases and pests
• Waters and feeds plants and whenever necessary, weeds and removes debris from garden areas (*CF)
• Operates and maintains gardening equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, etc.)
• Demonstrates working knowledge of different plant species and their needs and understands gardening techniques and best practices (*CF)
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Possesses the physical stamina necessary to perform outdoor work
• Completes all required training and in-services
• All other duties as assigned 

GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance
• Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties
• Willing to learn and grow
• Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned

Qualifications

1. High school diploma, or HSE
2. Minimum of five years related experience or graduate of technical school with at least three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, and instruction manuals
5. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and function with work order software
6. Ability to multitask
7. Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the geriatric population