Location: Lawrence,KS, USA
Job Description
55% - Turf:
* Mows turf areas with string trimmers, hand push, and riding mowers.
* Prepares areas by removing trash and weeds, arranging flower-bed edges, sidewalks, etc.
* Assists in irrigation of turf.
* Assists in the application of chemical fertilizers, and pest control agents.
* Prepares mowers in-field, and in-shop by performing minor maintenance such as changing oil, sparkplugs, replacing belts, sharpening blades, etc.
* Operates weed-eaters, and edgers in finish work on turf prior to and after mowing.
* Assists in the laying of sod.
* Operates tractors and other machinery as well as performs hand work in the preparation of seed beds for the seeding of turf areas.
* Assists in the seeding of turf.
* Keeps simple records associated with the maintenance of equipment and turf areas.
30% - General:
* Maintains flowerbeds by planting, raking, removing weeds, and watering.
* Applies chemical fertilizers and pest controls to flowerbeds, shrubs, and tree plantings.
* Digs holes, moves loads and assists in the planting of trees and shrubs.
* Prunes trees and shrubs.
* Loads and transports plants, trees and shrubs to installation sites using trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Operates leaf vacuums.
* Grades and levels planting sites using hand and power tools, and tractors.
* Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, steps and stairs and ramp approaches to buildings using snow blower and other equipment.
* Performs detailed weed and trash cleaning and plant maintenance of specific areas on a routine or as assigned basis.
10% - Related:
* Completes necessary paperwork and record keeping.
* Informs supervisor of status of work projects.
* Adjusts ventilation on plants.
* Performs minor equipment maintenance projects as assigned.
5% - Performs other work as assigned.
Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Six months of experience in landscape, grounds, crop production and/or horticultural maintenance including commercial mowing and/or commercial landscaping.
* Experience in a team based technical skill, craft or operation applicable to commercial landscaping and/or grounds management.
* Working knowledge of standard equipment used in landscape and grounds maintenance.
* Experience maintaining small motor equipment.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
* Knowledge of safety procedures while working around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
Position Requirements
* Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold - typically outdoors.
* Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.
* Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
* Must enter work order information digitally.
* Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.