**Description** **General Summary** Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Repairs structures and equipment. + Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.). + Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools. + Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools. + Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. + Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs. + Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. + Picks up and disposes of leaves, paper or other litter. + Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower. + Spreads salt on walkways and other areas. + Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. + Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment. + May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Knowledgeable and skilled in grounds maintenance. + Able to understand verbal or written direction. **Work Environment** + Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements. + Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. + Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection needed at all times. + Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required • Be able to lift 50 lbs. _This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change._ **We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.** Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.