Job Purpose:

Maintain Gateway’s property and land for aesthetic purposes. Assist with indoor facilities tasks as required.

Essential Functions:

• Keep lawns and grass well-manicured, including mowing, weeding, raking and planting

• Tend to the plants, trees and shrubs; ensuring their health and keeping them trimmed

• Clean and maintain landscaped areas, paved areas, paths, walkways and parking lots; including litter removal, leaf and debris removal and pressure cleaning

• Complete snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months

• Perform routine maintenance on power equipment

• Apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed

• Lead in delivering the GATEway service standards and exemplifying Gateway Values

• Maximize productivity by working efficiently and in a timely manner

• Maintain inherent attention to detail and look for ways to continually improve

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments independently.
• Good working knowledge of machinery and equipment used in groundskeeper job
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, guests, and management

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work 8 hours a day, up to 5 days per week
• Able to withstand prolonged periods of 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