Job Description: This position will be responsible for maintaining safe and attractive grounds at the assigned site. The duties include the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns as well as planting of grass, flowers, etc. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• Mow, trim, and edge grass.
• Plant new materials, upgrade, and water and fertilize existing planted areas.
• Trim trees, prune shrubs and annual plantings, mow turfs.
• Pull weeds and/or apply weed control, including spot-spraying weeds. Prepare and treat soil for planting.
• Operate and maintain power equipment and hand tools, including tractors, trucks, power mower, edger, trimmer, blower, chain saw, hedger, digging tools, compaction tools, and other equipment to perform various maintenance duties.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to tools and equipment used.
• Sweep walkways and leave areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Remove debris and litter from street rights-of-way, parks, street medians, lawns, and other areas.
• Maintain street medians, including planting and weeding, as well as removing trash.
• Maintain outdoor furniture, road signs, and guardrails. During winter season, provide tree and/or plant protection.
• Prepare athletic fields for organized use.
• Assist with street and utility maintenance functions in emergency situations.
• Maintain and repair structures, restrooms, and other facilities associated with the site.
• Assist other maintenance sections with personnel and equipment for special projects or during emergency periods.
• Escort un-badged or subcontract personnel while they perform other functions in the compound.
• Escort persons and help visitors and customers.
• Assist with ensuring site facilities are secure and in accordance with Compound security requirements and assist security operations personnel with facility security alarm inspections and key/lock control, if requested.
• Maintain a “line-of-sight” of all individuals being escorted. Do not leave the un-cleared individual that is being escorted until the Escort has either been relieved by another Escort or by an individual that understands all the responsibilities of being an Escort (e.g., Armed Guard, Security Officer, etc.).
• Direct escorted individuals during an emergency, such as a building fire,