Description
Job Description: Groundskeeper
Location: Washington, NC
Reports To: Executive Director
Position is Full-Time eligible, Part-Time available
Salary: $15/hour
Objective: Metropolitan Property Management, Inc, seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the outdoor areas of the property, ensuring they are clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing.
Qualifications: Applicants are preferred to have a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field preferred. Candidates should possess knowledge of lawn care, plant maintenance, and the safe operation of landscaping tools and equipment. Strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.
Basic Functions: The Groundskeeper will be responsible for the upkeep of outdoor spaces, including landscaping, lawn care, and minor repairs. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, watering plants, and managing waste disposal to ensure a clean and inviting environment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform general landscaping duties such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
- Maintain and prune trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
- Water plants and manage irrigation systems.
- Remove debris, leaves, and trash from outdoor areas.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides as needed.
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
- Assist with minor repairs and maintenance of outdoor fixtures and pathways.
- Report any safety hazards or maintenance issues to management; pre-treatment walkways during inclement weather; adhere to environmental and safety regulations.
Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscaping preferred.
- Knowledge of lawn care, plant maintenance, and equipment operation.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Basic communication skills.
Benefits: - Competitive hourly wage.
- Health and dental insurance options.
- Opportunities for advancement and training.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Location Corporate Office
Position RequirementsPhysical Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a maintenance technician.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing on a daily basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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