Location: West Point,NY, USA
General Summary
Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Repairs structures and equipment.
* Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
* Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
* Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
* Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
* Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
* Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
* Picks up and disposes of leaves, paper or other litter.
* Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
* Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
* Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
* Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
* May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Knowledgeable and skilled in grounds maintenance.
* Able to understand verbal or written direction.
Work Environment
* Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements.
* Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
* Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection needed at all times.
* Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required
* Be able to lift 50 lbs.
This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.