Grounds and Snow Laborer

Schedule

Part‑time, 18 hours per week, including weekends and holiday work as needed.

Summary / Objective

Perform grounds maintenance and snow removal work in areas as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb without assistance.
• Capable of moving up and down stairs without difficulty.
• Capable of working on feet for extended periods of time.
• Provide own transportation to work.
• Ability to read and identify MSD sheets and various chemical labels and markings.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Functions

• Grounds maintenance: mowing, weed eating, edging, fertilizing.
• Weeding and mulching of landscape beds.
• Trimming hedges, shrubs, and small trees.
• Planting trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Watering lawns, landscapes, and gardens.
• Monitoring and maintaining plant health.
• Operating a small lawn tractor.
• Snow removal: clearing snow and ice from federal contract sites using shovels, snow blowers, and salt spreaders.
• Monitoring equipment use and reporting malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Acting as liaison between the snow‑removal subcontractor and the Federal Customer.
• Practicing “Safety First”.

Competencies

• Strong communication skills.
• Organization and task management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not provide supervision.

Travel

Limited travel within St. Lawrence County.

Work Environment

Operates in all outside areas of the facility at the Massena Land Port of Entry (LPOE) and Ogdensburg Customs House.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, lift, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 50 lb.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.