The Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker will perform landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collects and discards litter or other waste materials.


• Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.


• Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines. 


• Ensures proper hydration of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, watering cans, or irrigation systems.


• Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flower beds.


• Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other features; performs general cleaning and snow removal.


• Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur. 


• Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas. 


• Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions. 


• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by spraying or spreading.


• Where artificial turf is used, periodically replaces cushion pads; vacuums and disinfects turf after use.


• Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.


• Installs and maintains specialty features such as rock gardens, retaining walls, decks, or playground equipment.


• Educates and consults with clients regarding plant selection, care, and costs of additional services and maintenance.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.