Seasonal Groundskeeper

Job Description

The Seasonal Groundskeeper provides a positive transformative guest experience through assisting with the installation and maintenance of new gardens and grounds areas. This position mainly assists the Grounds staff maintaining lawns, edging, and fertilizing as well as assisting in garden areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out typical turf and arbor care tasks such as seeding, string-trimming, mowing, edging, shearing, chipping, and pond maintenance
Carry out typical garden tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, pruning, deadheading, and mulching with special emphasis on turf and arbor care related tasks
Operate necessary equipment, such as mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, tillers, and utility vehicles and tractors
Utilize garden tools and perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
Regularly lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift to 50 pounds
Bend or stoop for extended periods of time, walk various terrain and climb ladders
Rapidly perform required tasks with accuracy
Work independently while being productive and making efficient use of time
Always working with gardening safety and best practices in mind
Willingness to interact with the public in an informal way answering general questions
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:

Ability to utilize garden tools and perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
Regularly lift 35 to 50 pounds
Bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time
Ability to work independently or under supervision while being productive and making efficient use of time
Maintain a positive attitude to foster a productive and welcoming environment for staff and guests
Ability to related to, work with, and manage people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities
Detailed focused
Weekday work schedule is typical with some evenings and weekends required

Education and Experience

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of horticulture, gardening, or other related experience preferred
Other combinations of education/experience appropriate to the job will be considered
Knowledge of plants, gardens, and gardening practices
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License
Must pass a background check
Must pass drug test

Application Instructions

Please send resume and cover letter to humanresources@kingwoodcenter.org