Groundskeeper

Remote

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Groundskeepers typically work for historic sites, schools, public parks, private homes or cemeteries. They use their knowledge of horticulture and love for gardening to maintain a visually appealing outdoor space for others to enjoy. Their job is to perform a variety of tasks like raking leaves, pruning trees and shrubs, cleaning benches and other structures and applying pest control methods to plant life. They may also form relationships with local maintenance and gardening services to outsource jobs that require more specific skills.

What does a Groundskeeper do?

A Groundskeeper, or Caretaker, is responsible for maintaining an aesthetically-pleasing and functional outdoor space. Their duties include planting flowers and shrubbery, mowing lawns and communicating with the property owner to determine their vision for the space.

Responsibilities

A Groundskeeper should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Groundskeeper should be able to execute:

Mowing lawns
Trimming hedges
Watering plants
Installing sprinkler and irrigation systems
Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.
Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching and applying pesticides

Required Skills

A competitive Groundskeeper will have certain skills and qualifications, including: