Groundskeeper

Maintains the appearance of the University grounds and paved areas using a variety of hand and powered grounds equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Mows turf areas using various powered mowing equipment.
• Trims walks, curbs and flowerbeds, using edgers and line trimmers.
• Prunes shrubs and trees with both hand and powered tools.
• Weeds and mulches shrub / flower beds and weeds turf areas.
• Waters turf, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds using both manual methods and automated sprinkler systems.
• Performs the policing of the grounds and trash removal of outside trash receptacles.
• Fertilizes turf and shrubs. Assists with insect and disease control.
• Makes repairs to pavement areas and fencing as necessary.
• Digs ditches, does grading and sloping of ground areas.
• Performs operator maintenance on all grounds equipment.
• Lays sod, plants shrubs, trees, and flowers as required.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and fellow employees each day to assure / sustain quality service and appropriate interactions with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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