Job Title: Groundskeeper
Department: Grounds
Reports To: Grounds Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary: $25
Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Groundskeeper at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. This position will be responsible for assisting the landscape Crew Leader in maintaining the facility grounds by mixing soils, utilizing chemicals, and equipment necessary for the upkeep of the landscape while following safety requirements and procedures.
Please note, this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Here Local 11, and union membership is a condition of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Digs holes for plants and trees using picks and shovels.
Mix fertilizer and dirt in bottom of holes to enrich soil,
Places trees and plants in designated areas.
Attaches wires from planted trees to stakes to support trees.
Hauls or spreads topsoil, using wheelbarrow and rake.
Water lawns, trees, and plants using portable sprinkler system, hose or watering can.
Spreads fertilizer or seed to enhance lawn and tree growth.
Place decorative flowers in garden area.
Mows lawns, trim hedges, trimming lawn edges.
Worker must have knowledge, in using of power equipment to perform job duties
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1-2 years of gardening or landscaping experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
Good organization skills
Good oral, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to read chemical/fertilizer labels
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to work weekends and holidays
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and finger to handle or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position requires work in outdoor settings and may be subjected to adverse conditions.
Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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