Classification: Full-Time, 12-month staff position
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 6:30a to 3:00p
Reports To: Grounds Manager

What You'll Do

Mow all turf on campus and perform routine lawn care, including aerating and fertilizing
Remove leaves and perform tree maintenance and removal
Trim and maintain all shrubs; prune shrubs and trees as needed
Maintain irrigation systems across campus
Clean and mulch all landscape beds
Remove trash from campus grounds
Apply pesticides for weed, insect, and landscape disease control
Perform daily and routine maintenance on landscape/grounds equipment
Maintain landscape and grounds according to established zone assignments
Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, large trucks, tractors, Bobcats, reel mowers, and limb chippers
Operate mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, and other motorized and non-motorized equipment
Assist with landscape installations and renovations, including floral displays; read and implement landscape design documents
Water annual flowers and spray weeds as part of routine care
Assist with setup and move support for various on-campus events
Perform daily campus safety walks
Respond to storm damage and other landscaping-related emergencies as needed
Perform snow and ice removal from roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots
Other related duties as assigned

What You'll Need

High School diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license
Two years of experience in grounds maintenance
Proficiency in landscape, turf, and irrigation maintenance preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments, with a moderate to loud noise level. Employees must be able to:

Regularly stand, walk, reach with hands, bend, stoop, talk, and hear
Occasionally climb or balance
Lift and move up to 50 pounds
Meet close and distance vision requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As a condition of employment, candidates must complete a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for additional details.

Classification: Full-Time, 12-month staff positionStart Date: ASAPSchedule: 6:30a to 3:00pReports To: Grounds Manager

Classification: Full-Time, 12-month staff position
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 6:30a to 3:00p
Reports To: Grounds Manager

The Lovett School

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