Shire Veteran Jobs

[POSITION SUMMARY [The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds. *[POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES]{arial="" narrow=""}]{arial="" narrow=""}]{arial="" narrow=""}* 1. Maintains established department policies, procedures, quality assurance and safety. 2. Responsible for m owing lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned . 3. Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area . 4. Empties trash and recycling containers. 5. Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. 6. Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. 7. Plants trees and prunes them when necessary. 8. Cuts and removes trees as needed. 9. Cleans guttering and storm drainages 10. Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. 11. Completes debris removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed. 12. Operates leaf blower to clean roads, driveways, and parking lots. 13. Performs routine maintenance on power equipment. 14. Keeps work areas orderly, clean and safe. 15. Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies. 16. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. 17. Attends meetings as required. 18. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. [REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ]{arial="" narrow=""} 1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; 2. Previous experience preferred. 3. On-the-job training offered. [REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES]{arial="" narrow=""} Knowledge of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and hand tools required for landscaping. []{style="fon "}