Job Summary:

The Groundskeeper Lead is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the historic grounds of the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead Facilities Grounds staff, working lead role.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to grounds staff. Mows lawns, trim weeds, and rakes leaves. Performs routine maintenance on power equipment. Picks up and removes trash before mowing a designated area. Empties trash and recycling containers. Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. Plants trees and prunes them when necessary. Cuts and removes trees as needed. Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months. Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Ability to schedule and lead mowing routines. Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment. Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping. Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments. Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes. Excellent time management skills.

Education & Experience:

Highschool diploma or equivalent required. Minimum three years of experience in grounds maintenance required. Lead experience preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and walk. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.