Landscapers

Bethany OK

Description

Groundskeepers are responsible for efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management. Groundskeepers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair. Perform ALL Grounds-keeping On Properties. Duties include but are not limited to: • Mow turf using various mowers • Line trimming and edging • Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings • Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris • Pull weeds as needed • Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks • Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws • Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging around flower beds, walks, and walls • Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, shears, pruners or chain saws. • Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants • Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features • Plantings and Flower Installation • Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation, cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration • Pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees that are planted as a replacement due to the removal of diseased or damaged trees, or trees that constitute a hazard; non-substantive replacement of sod • Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing • Apply mulch appropriately for type of material • Water material correctly • Edge beds or establish new bed edges • Perform Maintenance On Equipment • Wash equipment and truck • Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out building maintenance using hand and power tools Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays Qualifications: • High school degree preferred, but not required • Experience in lawn care helpful • Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery: mowers, edgers, backpack blowers etc • Perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc. • Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. • Shovel snow • Lift branches and limbs • Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning) • Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment • Bend and kneel up to 6 hours or more a day • Use hand saw • Work hours vary up to 12 hours per day • Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)