Groundskeeper, Central Park Conservancy

The groundskeeper in the landscape management department provides all manner of care and maintenance of all landscape areas including all hardscapes, perimeter, playgrounds and architectural features within an assigned section. Working under the general supervision of the foreperson, the groundskeeper is responsible for all aspects of landscape care within an assigned section. Responsibilities include:

• Provide general landscape care and maintenance within an assigned section.

• Care for and maintain all plant beds and their surrounding landscapes, hardscapes, playgrounds and perimeter in assigned section according to an established schedule to organizational standards.

• Mowing, string trimming, irrigation, basic irrigation system maintenance, weeding, mulching, raking, sweeping, pruning, planting and other related duties.

• Opens and cleans playgrounds and ensures all water features are turned on.

• Installs and repairs fence as needed and as directed.

• Support waste management operation by picking up and performing proper disposal of trash in landscapes, paths, perimeter and gardens; empties trash cans as necessary; sweeps around benches, stairs and entryways.

• Maintains athletic fields using appropriate lawn care procedures; groom infields, mounds and other applicable areas.

• Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on paths, entrances, playgrounds, perimeter and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards.

• Maintain surface drainage by keeping catch basins free of debris during heavy rain storms and remaining snow and ice in the winter months.