Lawn Care Team Member

Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Reports to:  ¨ Foreman

Summary:

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Core Capabilities:

§  Customer  and quality focus

§  Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

§  Team work

§  Excellent problem solving abilities

§  Responsibility and dependability

§  Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

§  Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM

§  Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman

§  Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist 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, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers

§  Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment

§  Assist foreman in other work-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance

§  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

§  Comply with all company policies and regulations

§  Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

§  Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Work Conditions:

§  Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials

§  Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift

§  Ability to work in a fast paced environment

§  Requires good manual dexterity

§  Excellent stamina is required

§  Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis

§  Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

§  Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Requirements

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