Grounds Maintenance Laborer

**Description**

**Job Summary**

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

**Primary Job Functions**

+ Repairs structures and equipment.
+ Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
+ Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
+ Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
+ Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
+ Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
+ Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
+ Picks up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.
+ Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
+ Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
+ Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
+ Assists in repair of road...