Groundskeeper & General Maintenance Worker

CENTRAL BANCOMPANY, INC. • Jefferson City, MO

6d

About The Position

Perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of
corporate grounds and landscapes, which includes the operation of hand and
gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machinery, and the use of small
hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds
and landscaping.
Perform maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools and make minor
repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.
Retrieve and document transfer of accountability of surplus property.
Provide custodial services.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or the equivalent with education/training in landscape maintenance, horticulture and/or turf management.
• At least two years of experience or education in grounds keeping is required, where knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses has been gained; an associate's degree in horticulture or a related field may be substituted for the two years of experience required.
• The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers and similar products used in grounds keeping is required.
• Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery is required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• The ability to lift and carry grounds keeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis.
• Full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically powered and/or gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines.
• Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet (e.g., for tree trimming).
• Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors, year-round.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving background.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) is preferred.
• The ability to identify and eradicate disease or insect damage to plant and turf materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• maintenance, care, and modification of corporate grounds and landscapes
• operation of hand and gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machinery
• use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping
• Perform maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools and make minor repairs
• Retrieve and document transfer of accountability of surplus property.
• Provide custodial services.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED