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Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system; inspect grounds areas for maintenance needs and report conditions to appropriate personnel.
Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize, and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep, pick up, and dispose of cuttings, branches, leaves, and other debris following assigned tasks; haul sand, dirt, fertilizer, and other materials as directed.
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper and trash on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and other assigned areas.
Operate a variety of power-driven tools and equipment such as mowers, edgers, blowers, sweepers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment used in grounds work; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Utilize standard landscaping hand tools such as pruners, loppers, saws, shovels, hoes, and rakes.
Apply pest and weed control methods to eradicate weeds, insects, and other pests according to established procedures.
Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing, and changing oil; perform minor repairs as needed.
Communicate with other staff, faculty, administrators, and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues of maintenance, repairs, safety, and other grounds keeping related issues.
Perform maintenance and repair of irrigation systems as assigned is a must; adjust, repair, and replace water lines and irrigation heads as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location