Landscaper I

Job DetailsJob Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon - Tucson, AZ 85750Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: General LaborUnder supervision performs routine tasks related to grounds maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; maintenance of Driving Range. Provides for the care and maintenance of the turf area, ornamental trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and flowers.  Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, with toxic or caustic chemicals.  Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.  Occasionally experiences vibration.    Essential Functions: Prepares soil for planting beds and lawn areas. Operates mechanical equipment such as mowers, weed trimmers and utility vehicles. Plants trees, shrubs, turf grass and flowers. Prunes and trims trees and shrubs. Maintains a clean landscape environment through trash removal and debris cleanup. Incorporate safe work practices in job performance. Maintains landscape through application of mulch, water, fertilizer and grooming. String line trimmer and blower operation. Water sealing and maintenance of Par Course Equipment. Repair of pathways. Painting curbing and speed bumps. Assist in over-seeding lawns. Repair irrigation as needed. Fertilize lawn areas. Operation of tee & greens mowers. Maintains flexibility to take on new and different tasks as directed by the Department Manager. Performs labor in project work. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Attend staff meetings. Attend educational seminars when available.  QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS   Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers; to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to apply simple math; to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divided with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- and two-step instructions; to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.              EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   One-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Driver’s License.   LANGUAGE SKILLS   Must be fluent in English; bilingual preferred. Must possess good verbal, written and listening skills.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS   Meet the physical demands of the position: Frequently stands and walks; uses hands to finger, feel or handle; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls; talks or hears. Occasionally sits, climbs and balances, tastes or smells.  Frequently lifts up to 80 pounds. Must be able to be on feet 10 hours a day outside. Vision – distance and color vision as well as depth perception. Ability to adjust focus.     WORK ENVIRONMENT   Job involves working:          - under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).          - under variable noise levels.           - outdoors/indoors.          - around fumes and/or odor hazards.         - around dust hazards.          - around chemicals.                 I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED.  I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND/OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.