Groundskeeper - Vanguard University Facilities

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Description

Position Summary: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, leaf removal, de-icing, etc. may fluctuate by season Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and improves facility grounds
• Utilize planned designs to determine landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc.
• Operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc.
• Operates trucks and tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds keeping/horticulture preferred
• Working knowledge of grounds keeping principals and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures to do physical risks
• Requires frequent lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, pulling of over 50 lbs
• Requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures