Commercial Groundskeeper

Primary Responsibilities

• Work independently and perform assigned work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Monitor grounds and parking areas daily for litter, debris, and cleanup needs.
• Perform landscaping maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, planting, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and pest management activities.
• Maintain grass, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and other landscaped areas.
• Remove leaves, branches, brush, and other debris from agency properties.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks on landscaping equipment.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety requirements related to chemical and pesticide use.
• Maintain applicable safety documentation and material safety data information.
• Follow labeling, mixing, application, and storage requirements for chemicals and pesticides.
• Report equipment damage, facility issues, suspicious activity, safety concerns, and security risks to supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). This position requires driving company and personal vehicles on behalf of the agency. The incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience).

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in proper grounds keeping and gardening techniques required, including knowledge of proper watering, fertilizing techniques, and pest management.
• General knowledge of groundskeeping equipment and tools, sufficient to perform routine maintenance.
• Working knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work independently and display good organizational skills.
• Ability to understand safety data sheets and safe chemical handling practices.
• Read, understand and interpret work schedules and diagrams. Requires the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Observe safe work practices and handle hazardous materials according to accepted procedures.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Maintenance and construction equipment including ATV, backhoe, snowplow, and man lift. Operation of motor vehicle.

Work Environment

Outdoors, office.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 10 pounds (frequently), up to 20 pounds (occasionally), up to 50 pounds (seldom).
• The ability to function indoors in an office environment and outdoors engaged in physically active work.
• Ambulatory ability to move to different work locations and bend, stoop, climb, and perform inspections.
• The ability to wear various protective equipment, work in areas with extreme temperature variation, and work in cramped or uneven spaces.
• Visual acuity to observe work sites, read written materials, blueprints, plans, and schematics.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone, including projecting voice in noisy work settings.
• May require the ability to lift from the floor, waist, or overhead objects up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.