Landscaping/Grounds Technician

I. QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess good landscape experience • Ability to work effectively with people of varying skill levels • Must be a highly motivated and fast learner • Should be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently • Strong ability to pay attention to detail • Should be available to work a varied schedule (Saturdays included) • Must possess strong knowledge of land care and grounds maintenance • Must have attained age 18 or higher • Must have a current valid driver's license • Should possess excellent and good driving record • Self-motivated, self-directed requiring minimal supervision • Embrace change and can adapt quickly with a "whatever it takes" attitude

II. RESPONSIBILITIES • Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. • Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Pull weeds. • Sweep/blow/vacuum walkway and parking lots of debris. • Cut and trim shrubs and trees as needed. • Perform repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized. • Repair irrigation as required. • Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed. • Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as needed. • Remove trash/debris and empty outdoor trash cans to ensure a clean campus.

General Expectations: • Maintains flexible working hours as determined by the needs of the ministry. • Put measures in place to ensure that equipment and supplies are secured against damage, loss, or theft. • Utilize task tracking/work order system. • Begin and end projects within reasonable timeframes and communicates needs. • Aligned with organizational vision, goals, values, and policies. • Works well with others and within a team environment