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.
Egy Groundskeeper képesnek kell lennie arra, hogy különféle kötelezettségeket és felelősségeket teljesítsen. Az alábbiakban felsorolunk néhány olyan kötelezettséget és felelősséget, amelyet a Groundskeepernek végre kell hajtania:
- 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
Egy versenyképes Groundskeeper bizonyos készségekkel és képesítésekkel rendelkezik, beleértve:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
- Knowledge of gardening techniques
- Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides
- Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods of time
- A valid driver’s license