A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
Removes trash, rubbish, biohazards, and debris from grounds, walkways, parking lots and structures, external receptacles and other surfaces and structures in assigned areas/regions. Maintains shrub beds and tree wells, removing leaves and other debris, turning dirt and/or mulch, and trimming edges. Weeds and waters flower beds, lawns and other grassy areas, groundcover areas, and other plantings. Mows and trims lawns and other grassy areas, and prepares plant beds for planting/installation of trees and shrubbery. Applies fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides. During winter months, removes snow and ice from walkways, porches, steps, and other structures. Sets up indoor and outdoor facilities for University events, including graduations and athletic contests, and may assist in installing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining fences, retaining walls, trash receptacles, and landscape forms. May assist in the removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs, or other plantings; trimming and removal of dead or damaged limbs; installation of major plantings and new trees and shrubs; and other care and maintenance of flora on campus. Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies, and any assigned vehicles in a neat, clean, and orderly condition, and performs all work in accordance with established safety practices. Performs appropriate operational checks of all power tools and equipment before, during, and after each use. Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.
Short Job Description:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties and ability to understand and comply with oral instructions. Sufficient writing ability to prepare any necessary supply and work orders. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Currently have or have the ability to obtain a valid Michigan Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license with turfgrass (category 3a) and right-of-way (category 6) endorsements within 40 working days of hire. The University will recognize all MDARD reciprocal agreements. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade. Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician to determine the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
