Grounds Maintenance Laborer I

Title: Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Supervisor: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance tasks and projects. The position also requires employee to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions and responsibilities as listed below but not limited to:

• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other landscaping duties as directed by the management team.
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist in with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas.
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and/or weeds
• Operate power equipment including but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters and chain saws
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned

Core Capabilities

• Customer and quality focus
• Teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Responsible and dependable
• Ethics and integrity

Standards

• Will produce the required job at the highest level of quality.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe job site defined by the standards of the Company.
• Treat customers and employees in a polite, friendly and respectful manner and will not make them feel disregarded
• Observe and comply with all safety practices and report any unsafe practices to the Supervisor in charge or the Company’s Safety Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and company information
• Maintains a clean, neat and professional appearance defined by the standards of the Company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills-must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver's license and driving record

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. or more repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outside in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Related experience preferred.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and or as required to deliver the objectives.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.