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Pella Regional Health Center Yard Worker in Pella, Iowa
Starting at $16.10 per hour, $33,488 annually.
Responsibilities :
Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting, and other design features.
Digs trenches and levels ground.
Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning.
Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snow blowers, tillers, skid loader, and tractors.
Waters lawns and gardens.
Installs and maintains irrigation systems.
Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas.
Operates snow removal equipment and shovels walkways.
Works with other maintenance crew and construction specialists as needed.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and clients
Physical strength and stamina
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity
Problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills
Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously
Previous landscaping or grounds keeping experience
Previous outdoor equipment experience