Maintenance Crew Member-Hopkinton

Job Summary:

Maintenance Crew Member is responsible for performing a variety of work assignments to assist with the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building. Plants flowers, mows, pulls weeds, repairs structure, maintains outside of building, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower.
• Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others.
• Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.
• Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to keep people from falling.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties.
• Sweep walkway of debris.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.
• Install lawn furniture.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and furniture.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools, and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices.
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year experience in the landscape industry but not required
• Valid Driver's license and safe driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires good manual dexterity.
• Excellent stamina is required.
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis.
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold.
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.