Grounds Maintenance Laborer (M-F 6:30am-3:00pm / $2,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Set pay rate: $17.75 per hour with a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications.
• Maintain areas that encompass building and facilities, including lawn areas, ornamental bushes and trees, parade areas, common grounds, playgrounds, recreational areas, athletic fields, maintenance areas, warehouse areas, transportation vehicle storage and staging areas, utility plant areas, and cemetery.
• Support recreation and special events as required.
• Identify equipment and supplies needed for each job and transport them.
• Follow all rules and regulations for driving on base and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawns using walking-type or riding mowers and gasoline-powered trimmers and edgers.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove trees and stumps.
• Establish new landscape areas.
• Install annual flower beds.
• Plant and water grass, trees, flower beds, shrubs, and lay sod.
• Mulch around trees, flower beds, shrubs, lawns, and walls.
• Apply fertilizer and lime.
• Control erosion by grading areas, constructing drainage ditches, and placing protective landscape materials.
• Remove leaves, trash, and debris and repair storm damage.
• Clean and clear ditches.
• Drain storm sewer catch basins of debris.
• Maintain headstones.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways, sidewalks, steps, driveways, and parking lots using trucks and tractors with attached plows and salt spreaders when required.
• Use and care for equipment properly.
• Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures.
• Wear ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this contract.
• Take periodic inventories.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to drive, if applicable for site. License must have been valid for at least 3 years.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency’s insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Landscaping training desired.
• Six months of landscaping experience preferred.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down stairs and hills.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop.
• Ability to work in various positions including kneeling or squatting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces.
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks.
• Ability to report problems or relate information.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly.
• Ability to use power tools and gasoline-powered tools.
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions.
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work-related meetings.
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures.
• This position is designated as essential. When the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.

Benefits

For full-time employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And more