Groundskeeper

Company: Hamilton Company
Location: Sparks
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds. The Groundskeeper will also have the duties and obligations of supporting the equipment and facility maintenance, upgrade, and expansion as required for all departments and functions.

• Mows lawns, trims around landscaping barriers, edges sidewalk edges
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Keeping grounds clean and free of loose organic matter by use of a blower
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges (this applies to only low-level areas).
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary (this applies to only low-level areas).
• 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.
• Repairs all broken irrigation lines and sprinkler heads as needed.
• Complete basic repairs necessary to maintain the proper operating condition of facility equipment.
• Apply and enforce all safety procedures and precautions necessary to prevent equipment and facility dangers to company personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping 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.
  • 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.
    
    Education/Experience
    
    
    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • 2-3 years of experience utilizing powered equipment and hand tools.
    • 2-3 years of experience maintaining power equipment and hand tools.
    • 2-3 years of commercial lawn maintenance experience.
    • On-the-job training offered.
      
      Additional Information
      
      
      • Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
      • Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
      • Commitment to sustainable design
      • Competitive Compensation
      • Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
      • Solid Stable Company
      • Drug free workplace. Associated topics: building maintenance, dig, field, land fill, lawn, maintenence, paver, podadore, rug, street

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