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.
Що робить Groundskeeper?
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.
Обов'язки
Groundskeeper має бути в змозі виконувати різні обов'язки та відповідальність. Нижче наведено деякі обов'язки та відповідальність, які Groundskeeper повинен мати можливість виконувати:
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
Необхідні навички
Конкурентоздатний Groundskeeper матиме певні навички та кваліфікацію, зокрема:
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
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