Groundskeeper
- Red Deer, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
- Operates grounds related equipment, maintenance, and custodial equipment for the purpose of accomplishing the job in an efficient manner.
- Orders supplies and equipment for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items as needed to maintain equipment and facilities.
- Waters all plants, flowers and grass on property by hand, sprinkler or other methods as needed, and maintains landscaping of assigned property.
- Mows and trims all lawn areas.
- Removes weeds using weed removal machine or by hand.
- Plants, fertilizes and other performs other gardening jobs as needed.
- Maintains and operates drip watering system.
- Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all outside areas on assigned client site.
- Keeps all related equipment clean, maintained and stored properly.
- Keeps equipment storage room neat, clean and organized.
- Completes inventory of supplies and informs manager when additional supplies are needed.
- Keeps the entire property free of litter, cigarette butts and other trash.
- Shall perform routine “rounds” of the grounds in order to maintain safe and attractive grounds.
- Completes snow removal duties and de-icing through use of machinery and snow removal equipment
- Other duties as needed.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a grounds keeping/landscaping function
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in snow removal
- Required licenses to operate snow clearing machines and plows
- Ability to bend, reach, stood and lift a minimum of 40 lbs
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Training in Health & Safety
- None required