• Collects and discards litter or other waste materials.

• Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.

• Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.

• Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.

• Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.

• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other features; performs general cleaning and snow removal.

• Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur.

• Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas.

• Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions.

• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.

• Where artificial turf is used, periodically replaces cushion pads; vacuums and disinfects turf after use.

• Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.

• Installs and maintains specialty features such as rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, or playground equipment.

• Educates and consults with clients regarding plant selection, care, and costs of additional services and maintenance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal communication skills.

• Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.

• Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.

• Ability to follow directions.

• Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.

• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.

• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.

Education and Experience:

• On-the-job training offered.

• Completion of applicable pesticide training required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.