Position

Groundskeeper

Department/Division

Issaquah Highlands Community Association

Reports To

Landscape Manager

Purpose/ Overview

Responsible to maintain, repair and upgrade community landscapes and perform other seasonal work, as necessary to maintain community appearance standards. 

Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

% Of Time

Maintain, Repair and Upgrade Community Landscapes

§  Maintain turf, shrubs, trees and planting beds as necessary and as directed by Landscape Manager.  Perform work in a neat and conscientious manner while adhering to a production schedule.

§  Pruning, leaf collection, herbicide applications, irrigation repairs and upgrades, invasive weed management, drainage, low-voltage lighting, transplanting and planting

75%

Perform Seasonal Tasks as directed by the Landscape Manager:

§  Assist in any miscellaneous tasks as directed by the Landscape or Operations Manager of the Community Association relevant to the duties of this position and/or general landscape and infrastructure maintenance as needed, and as seasons dictate.

§  Minor facilities maintenance duties may include painting, light carpentry and concrete work.

15%

Miscellaneous:

• Responsible to maintain and clean all equipment and work vehicles.

10%

Impact of Position

(Use some of the following examples to assess position’s impact on the Company)

Description

Level in organization (corporate/regional/ divisional/departmental)

Departmental

Number of employees supervised

None

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Cost/ Risk Reduction impact

Expected to report problems, suggest improvements to work processes.

Resources/ Assets

Tools, equipment, work vehicles.

Safety responsibility

Comply with all federal, state, local and Company rules and regulations relevant to the efficient and safe performance of their work. Coordinate and communicate all safety and health issues with supervisor. Report or correct unsafe equipment and practices; use protective gear and equipment when required for safety; report any accidents that occur while on the job.

Autonomy of decision-making

Low

Primary work relationships within the organization

Community Management, Landscape Contractors, Residents.

Working Conditions

(Describe working conditions that impact the job-including physical requirements or conditions)

While performing the duties of this job the employee is in a typical field environment, is required to regularly walk, sit, talk or hear and stand, tolerate working extended periods in inclement weather.  Frequent use of power landscape tools including mowers, edgers, blowers, string trimmers, hand tools (including shears), safety equipment, computers, cell phones, and other specialized industry equipment (possibly including rented power equipment), is required.  Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds or more, such as balled-and-burlapped trees.  Potential interruptions of work flow.

Most of the work is seasonal in nature and though varied throughout the year will include months of repetition (such as mowing, leaf control and pruning).

Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations required as position requires use of Community electric vehicles for transportation within Issaquah Highlands. 

Qualifications/ Competencies

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

• Education/Experience –  A minimum of three years experience in ornamental landscape maintenance required.  Post-secondary education in horticulture preferred.  Journeyman-level expertise with turf maintenance and related equipment required.  Successful candidate will be familiar with regional and native ornamental plants (including weeds and other pests), their care and proper culture.  Ornamental pest control license (private applicator) is a plus.  Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) a plus.
• Language Ability – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and the general public.  Working knowledge of Spanish a plus.
• Math Ability –Ability to calculate areas, time, ratios and percentages.
• Computer/Technical Skills - e-mail, Outlook Calendar, and other specialized software applications are utilized frequently.
• Customer Service Skills -  Must project a friendly, service-oriented and helpful demeanor when interacting with residents and others at all times.  Ability to maintain composure and communicate effectively when handling complaints from residents.
• Other Competencies/Characteristics – The ability to be flexible, organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work Skilled with a team work concept but able to work for extended periods with minimum supervision. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.