530-Grounds Maintenance - 5208-530 Gardener

530-Grounds Maintenance - 5208-530 Gardener

Under supervision, performs gardening work in the maintenance of assigned landscaped areas; operates ground maintenance equipment as a member of a large crew or working independently among resident manors; work may require contact with residents and answering routine questions; difficult or non-routine problems are referred to the Landscape Foreman; and performs related work as required.

Plants, cultivates, fertilizes, waters and trims ornamental plants, shrubs and hedges; trims trees and shrubs from the ground and on ladders; and installs sod, waters, fertilizes and trims lawns.

Operates riding mowers, gas trimmers, vacuums, sod cutters, hand-held spray equipment and other ground maintenance equipment.

Occasionally applies pesticides as required for routine garden maintenance.

Assists in a variety of ground maintenance laboring tasks as directed.

Drives a truck to transport equipment and supplies to various areas in the Community.

Regular attendance required.   All duties performed on-site for the Community.