Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining the grounds. This includes all flowerbeds, planters,
trees, shrubs, lawns, etc. Also responsible for snow removal during the winter
months.
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the flowerbeds in the park. This includes designing the beds, preparing the soil, weed
removal, layout, planting, pruning and watering.
Maintain all the grass areas of the property.
Coordinate and perform the snow removal efforts for the property.
Responsible for tree maintenance.
Responsible for all Pesticide efforts for the property.
Work with the Facilities Manager and other departments to facilitate their needs.
Provide safe, user-friendly work areas.
Supervise and schedule landscaping and mowing staff and insure assignments are completed on
time and in a quality manner.
Complete Purchase Requisitions and order approved supplies to ensure that appropriate inventory
is on hand for all scheduled projects, work orders, and potential repairs.
Assist the Facilities Manager in the budget process by determining needed supplies and labor.
To train staff members to operate all equipment safely and efficiently.
To present a good public image and show leadership capabilities.
Ensure that all routine maintenance is being performed in a timely manner.
Coordinate the repair, rehab and maintenance on all mowing, landscaping and snow removal
equipment.
Maintain equipment as far as inspection, washing, etc
To keep all work areas clean, safe and in a professional manner.
Must have secondary education degree in horticulture or the like or 5 years experience in field.
Candidate should be familiar with pesticide application to oversee application by outside
companies. NYS pesticide license is favorable.
Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs repeatedly, work outside in
the elements, lift 50 without injury. If prosthesis is needed to meet these requirements, it must
be used while on duty.
Possess 20/20 corrected vision. Corrective lenses, if required, must be worn on duty.
Possess normal or average corrected hearing (defined as 25 decibels or better in the frequency
range of 500hz-4000hz considered normal speech frequency range). If corrective device is worn,
it must be worn while on duty.
Must possess a valid NYS Driver's.
Must be able to fulfill requirements for and obtain a Darien Lake Driver's License.
Responsible for any other duties as required by the Facilities Manager