Grounds Maintenance Laborer

About the role

This is a part-time position, with the first 30 days scheduled as full-time for training. After training is complete, the schedule will transition to part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Picks up and disposes of leaves, paper or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Aids in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in grounds maintenance.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Knowledge, Experience And Skill Requirements

Knowledgeable and skilled in grounds maintenance. Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Work Environment

Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements. Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection needed at all times. Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required. Be able to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

The position is eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.