Grounds Worker
Core
Perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks for grounds and way maintenance, equipment operation, construction labor, and furniture moving.
Role type
grounds worker
Builds
maintained athletic fields, landscaped grounds, and constructed hard surface areas
Domain
grounds maintenance and landscaping
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
turf installation and maintenance, tree and shrub care, hard surface construction, heavy equipment operation, snow removal, crew leadership
Preferred skills
snow removal experience, equipment maintenance, Bobcat/John Deere operation
Technologies
tractors, dump/plow trucks, lawnmowers, trimmers, chain saws, bucket trucks, rototillers, sand/salt spreaders, snow blowers
Responsibilities
mow, fertilize, irrigate, and treat lawns; prune and maintain trees and shrubs; build and maintain patios and retaining walls; operate heavy machinery; assist with moving and special events; report on emergency conditions
Seniority
entry-level to junior