Grounds Maintenance Worker

Tacoma WA

Description

Attach a resume if you have one. Reply in detail what experience you have as it relates to the job summary below. Please include your name and a number where you can be reached. *Must have a Real ID or Passport Job Summary: Maintain a current and valid commercial pesticide applicator certification/license Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of landscape and grounds; maintain and perform minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs related duties as assigned. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner; mows, edges, aerates lawns and border areas. • Removes weeds and debris from walkways, culverts, stairways, roadways, planters, and parking areas by hand or via herbicide application. • Prunes shrubs and trees up to maximum height of fifteen feet. • Uses blower or broom to sweep sidewalks. • Maintains in-ground drains and culverts. • Loads and unloads equipment or materials from department vehicles. • Hauls and disposes of landscape cuttings and debris. • Cultivates and renovates designated planting areas. • Installs or replaces turf, trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, ground covers, annuals, and bulbs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Grounds Maintenance Experience • Valid Driver License • Familiar with grounds maintenance equipment i.e. blowers, etc. •XERISCAPING experience preferred