Groundskeepers

The Preservation Society of Newport County seeks part-time Groundskeepers to provide routine maintenance of all PS grounds, including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, walkways, and driving areas. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 40 hrs./wk. from April 1 to December 31. Special events may require work on evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cutting lawns, using hand mower or power mower.
• Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls; using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools.
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruners or chain saw.
• Raking and bagging leaves, using rake.
• Cleaning grounds and removing litter, using spiked stick or broom.
• Planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, using gardening tools.
• Watering lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
• May be assigned to clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.
• May perform ground maintenance duties, using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, spreaders, lawn roller, and snow removal equipment.
• May sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears using file or knife sharpener.
• May make minor repairs on equipment (as instructed), such as lawn mower, spreader, and snow removal equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Shoveling snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreading salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

The desirable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent with minimum 2 years of documented grounds keeping or landscaping experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.