Groundskeeper II

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides general groundskeeping, landscape maintenance and gardening of Commission’s properties.

QUALIFICATIONS : JOB DUTIES AND TASKS :

1. Performs groundskeeping, landscape maintenance and gardening duties

a) Performs a variety of tasks encompassing most elements of landscape maintenance, groundskeeping and gardening;

b) Carries out planting, cultivation, mowing, edging, weeding, and applies lime to lawns;

c) Prunes shrubs, trees and ground covers;

d) Keeps walks, driveways and entrances clean, minor patch repair to asphalt;

e) Operates and does minor maintenance on mowers, edgers, trimmers and sweepers such as sharpening blades;

f) Operates Employer’s vehicle including trailers to load, unload and deliver supplies and equipment and / or Employer’s assets;

g) Maintains outdoor storm drains and sewers;

h) Constructs and repairs various landscape and fencing projects e.g. retaining walls, patio boxes, etc.;

i) Install and repair lawns and lawn maintenance equipment e.g. sod, in ground sprinklers, etc.;

j) Operate landscaping vehicles and maintenance equipment e.g. bobcat, garden tractor, pressure washer, etc.;

k) May be required to utilize tact and diplomacy in possible tenant interaction where complex health and social issues may be present. Refers tenants to other staff where appropriate.