Groundskeeper for San Marcos
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DescriptionGroundskeeper: San MarcosDemonstrates commitment to meet or exceed expected goals, both individually set and corporate driven. Performs work in a professional manner while meeting deadlines set by Investment Manager and/or Supervisor. Makes general decisions and/or uses resources with full consideration of cost impact on division & budgets; manages own time effectively to complete work orders or grounds keeping tasks on time; demonstrates ongoing attention to new technology & methodology that will eliminate waste and/or add cost benefit to current processes and procedures. Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs. Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns. Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities. Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required. Operates large power lawn mowers, edging equipment, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities. Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal. Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required. Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required. Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required. May operate various snow removal equipment. Ensures that personal protection equipment is maintained, used and in individual's possession at all times when performing any work. Ensures that work assigned is completed on a timely basis.RequirementsKnowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care. Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening. Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment. Working conditions include dirty environment, extreme temperatures, lifts or carries heavy objects. Must adhere to safety standards at all times.A High School diploma or GED. Building grounds experience preferredConstant need to be on feet; requires standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or walking alternatively depending on specific needs of the day. Climbing stairs and ladders are required Must be able to grasp, push and pull certain equipment necessary to perform job. Lifting and carrying of weights under 50 lbs