Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker Job at Story of Maryland LLC, Abell, MD 20606

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Job Description

  • 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.

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