Grounds Maintenance Worker and Landscape Laborer
- Weeded gardens by hand or with the use of herbicides; mulched flower beds to retain moisture.
- Cleared debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using hand tools or power equipment.
- Installed new landscaping features such as flower beds, shrubs and trees in accordance with design plans.
- Performed routine maintenance on all turf grass areas including aeration, fertilization, seeding and pesticide applications.
- Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems; operated pumps to regulate water flow through sprinklers.
- Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
- Raked leaves and spread topsoil to level yards; applied fertilizer to lawns according to schedule.
- Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
- Installed and maintained automatic irrigation systems for optimal care of lawns and bedding plants.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Removed debris and trash from surrounding areas and disposed of recyclable materials properly.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Managed irrigation systems, including scheduling, repairs, and adjustments for optimal water usage.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
- Responded to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
- Performed soil cultivation, digging, mulching, and watering as needed.
