Groundskeeper Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the groundskeeper position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for basic preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exposure to pollen, dust, noise, mold, dirt, mulch
• Be generally familiar with tools & safe work practices
• Requires a valid California driver's license and a clean driving record verified by the DMV
• Physically be able to work in various environments without adverse physical reaction
• Knowledge of safe, efficient operation of heavy equipment
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance of heavy equipment
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery

In response to your job posting for groundskeeper, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general field maintenance support for tennis / softball, baseball, track, soccer and football facilities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
• Experience in minor equipment maintenance
• Experience with high levels of customer service resolution practices
• A valid Driver license and a driving record sufficient to enable operation of a State vehicle
• A current employee of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
• Work outside for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance
• Follow instructions exactly
• Approximately six to twelve months on the job experience necessary in order to learn landscaping and gardening techniques, species identifi¬cation, safe operation of motorized snow removal and lawn equipment, and to perform routine maintenance on same

I am excited to be applying for the position of groundskeeper. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for routine care and maintenance for mowing equipment, trimmers, saws and hand tools.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological
• Inside/outside environmental factors
• Constant, heavy, constant lifting
• Operate vehicles
• Possess basic knowledge of various types of plant and tree species
• Certification in pesticide application
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge/experience in swimming pool maintenance preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of groundskeeper. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for grounds maintenance for the Hawaii Convention Center.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Professional Horticultural trade certifications such as Arborist, Master Gardener, Irrigation, soil fertility and conservation and State pesticide applicator’s certifications or licenses are highly desirable
• Demonstrate competence with the use of hand and power tools and their function
• Comply with all health and safety directives to include the use and or wearing of personal protective equipment
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certification preferred
• Utilizing and operating grounds equipment and/or tools
• Operating stake bed truck
• Minor equipment maintenance
• Experience in using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools

In response to your job posting for groundskeeper, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for preventative maintenance pertaining to grounds area and/or state cemeteries or park facilities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Some familiarity with care of shrubbery, lawns and flowers
• Able to hear and verbally communicate through use of telephone, technical equipment, public paging, two way radios, pocket pagers, for essential duties involving receiving and giving information
• Fork truck/ scissor lift certified
• Willing and available to work alternative hours as needed for season or special events
• Trash removal throughout campus
• Concrete and cold patch applications as needed
• Regular maintenance of equipment throughout the grounds department
• Manual watering and maintenance of landscaped beds campus wide