Grounds Maintenance Laborer

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities. It must be filled by a person with a disability.

About the role

Under close supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities to ensure grounds are safe and pristine. This role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies, and equipment, and the ability to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns with walking-type or riding mowers, aerates, and removes thatch.
• Uses a weed eater, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
• Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, and limbs to maintain a clean and neat appearance.
• Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
• Monitors equipment and reports malfunctions or issues.
• May travel between facilities and work locations.
• May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper vegetation irrigation.
• May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
• May drive a company pickup or small dump truck.
• Completes basic paperwork and calculates materials and time.
• Performs snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment as needed.
• May clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.

Requirements

• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to identify and safely use manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to manage and track material resources and time accurately.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, work duration, and tasks.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally on a team with diverse skill levels and backgrounds.
• Good customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License (may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements).

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods, with or without assistance:

• Standing and walking.
• Maneuvering around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and shoveling.
• Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower.

Work Environment

• Work is performed at customer locations in a construction environment with various tools and mechanical, electrical, and construction equipment.
• May require working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, and noise from equipment.
• May be exposed to external weather conditions, including wind, rain, cold, and heat.
• Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.

Pay

$22.79 per hour