The Army and Navy Academy is hiring a general grounds keeper to perform all landscaping and irrigation responsibilities on the campus. This position may also involve other skilled maintenance activities on occasion including event set up, cleaning, protection and other maintenance responsibilities. This position will report to the Facilities and Maintenance Leads.
Mows and maintains all natural grass lawns.
Applies fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals as required to control insects and weeds.
Cleans, trims and maintains landscaped areas and grounds.
Maintains, repairs and installs irrigation systems as required.
Makes recommendations for appropriate new plantings and irrigation systems.
Operates grounds keeping equipment, tools and machinery. Maintains and inventories all equipment and makes recommendations to the Facilities and Maintenance leads for equipment and materials.
Properly stores all equipment, materials and supplies.
Maintains and installs drainage systems to control flooding and erosion.
Installs block, pavers, concrete and other masonry products on occasion.
Performs tree trimming up to a certain height and can coordinate and manage vendors for tree trimming requirements at higher locations.