Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Department: Grounds

Reports To: Grounds Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary

: $16.00- $ 18.00 an hour


ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Groundskeeper at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

This position will be responsible for assisting the landscape Crew Leader in maintaining the facility grounds by mixing soils, utilizing chemicals, and equipment necessary for the upkeep of the landscape while following safety requirements and procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Digs holes for plants and trees using picks and shovels.

Mix fertilizer and dirt in bottom of holes to enrich soil,

Places trees and plants in designated areas.

Attaches wires from planted trees to stakes to support trees.

Hauls or spreads topsoil, using wheelbarrow and rake.

Water lawns, trees, and plants using portable sprinkler system, hose or watering can.

Spreads fertilizer or seed to enhance lawn and tree growth.

Place decorative flowers in garden area.

Mows lawns, trim hedges, trimming lawn edges.

Worker must have knowledge, in using of power equipment to perform job duties


Supervisory Responsibilities


This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and/or Experience


High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1-2 years of gardening or landscaping experience required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience


Skills and Abilities


Good organization skills

Good oral, written and interpersonal skills

Ability to read chemical/fertilizer labels

Ability to work with little supervision

Ability to work weekends and holidays

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and finger to handle or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position requires work in outdoor settings and may be subjected to adverse conditions.

Note:



The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative

Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.