Job Title: Groundskeeper

Job Summary: The Groundskeeper is an independent contractor who performs various maintenance and landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility’s 20+ acre grounds in northwest Indiana.

Duties/ Responsibilities:
· Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves

· Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area

· Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges

· Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs

· Plants trees and prunes them when necessary

· Cuts and removes trees as needed

· Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed

· Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months

· Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots

· Maintain irrigation system

· Prepare outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.

· Power washing sidewalks, gutters, walls, patios, decks, and more

· Pool area maintenance

· Performs routine maintenance on power equipment

· Assisting in inventory, organizing tool sheds and garages

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:
· Ability to operate various types of power equipment including zero-turn lawnmowers, skid loader, mini-excavator, tractor, and basic landscaping tools and equipment

· Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping

· Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments

· Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes

· Excellent time management skills

· Must have dependable transportation

Education and Experience:
· Education in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, irrigation or any similar trade is a plus.

· Previous lawn and grounds maintenance experience required

Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling

· Must be physically able to operate power equipment

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Valparaiso, IN 46383: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Landscaping: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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