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Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Foundation, Inc. Seasonal Groundskeeper Status: Non-exempt, Seasonal (March 30-October 31) Schedule: 40 hours per week: Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday Reports to: Grounds and Facilities Manager or Master Groundskeeper Supervises: Occasional supervision of volunteers Summary of Position: This is a full-time temporary position from March 30-October 31. This position requires performing a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of the grounds at Taltree. Essential Responsibilities: Maintains trails, road, paths, turf, and other non-formal gardens Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides Rakes or bags leaves Cleans grounds and removes litter Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs Waters lawns and shrubs Make minor repairs to fences, gates, walls, and walks Paints fences and buildings Cleans out drainage ditches, gutters, and culverts Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment Adheres to all safety regulations while operating equipment or using tools Successfully completes all required training Assists in occasional weekend events Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license. Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Oral Communications – Listen to and on occasion give directions, respond well to questions Written Communications – Ability to read and interpret written information Planning/Organizing – Ability to prioritize, take notes, and use time efficiently Quality – Monitor their own as well as other’s work to ensure quality Quantity – Meet productivity standards; complete work in a safe/timely manner; strives to increase workplace efficiency Safety and Security – Observe safety and security procedures and participate in drills Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently arrive on time, ready to work Flexibility – Ability to adapt quickly to changing weather conditions and organizational needs Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Taltree is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against race, gender, sexual orientation, religious preference, disability, and will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.