Mows grass, plows snow, waters lawns, trims shrubs and tends flower beds as needed.
Prepares new ground areas, repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs and trees as directed.
Operates lawn and grounds equipment including power mowers, snow blowers, tractor/trailers and a variety of hand/power tools.
Repairs and maintains road surfaces, walkways and lots.
Power washes exterior entrance ways as needed.
Removes refuse and trash from grounds.
Garbage collections and removal as required.
Loads, drives and unloads vehicles or boats. Moves varied materials to and from and throughout site.
Cleans and tidies up shop, yards and equipment areas.
Maintains safe working conditions.
May apply pesticides.
Performs other assigned duties that are within area of knowledge and skills required by the job description.
Qualifications
Able to follow accurately, written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, clients and students.
Good physical health, sufficient strength, stamina and coordination to perform a variety of routine heavy manual and small engine machine operation tasks under all weather conditions. High degree of manual dexterity.
Valid British Columbia driver’s license. (Driver’s abstract required)
Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
Willingness and ability to work any recognized shift, including weekends.