Grounds Laborer

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: $22.50/hour

Job Summary:

Performs manual labor associated with performing grounds maintenance and landscaping operations for a business and other properties according to contract specification. This position is seasonal.  The work will start on 1 April and go through Nov/Dec of each year.

Essential Functions:

• Complies with all Agency policies and procedures and follows contract specifications
• Maintains areas that encompass building and facilities and including turf areas, ornamental shrubs, ground cover and trees.
• Maintains designated grounds at both APG and Edgewood locations
• Supports recreation and special events as required
• Identifies equipment and supplies needed for each job and transport them
• Follows all rules and regulations for driving on base and maintains valid driver’s license
• Mows, weeds, trims, and edges lawn using walk behind, stand-on or ride-on movers and gasoline powered trimmers and edges around buildings, sidewalks, trees, landscape areas and other areas as directed
• Prunes trees and shrubs
• Removes tree limbs and stumps
• Establishes new landscape areas
• Installs new trees, shrubs and annual/seasonal flower beds as directed
• Plants and waters grass, trees, flowers, shrubs and installs sod
• Mulches around trees, flower beds, shrubs, lawns, and walls
• Applies fertilizer and lime only as directed
• Controls erosion by grading areas, constructs drainage ditches, and places protective landscape materials
• Removes leaves, trash, and debris and repair storm damage
• Cleans and clears ditches
• Removes leaves and yard waste and disposes of same as directed
• Opens/closes and maintains Water Features and Pond areas
• Sets up and maintains Courtyard areas
• Cleans up and maintains designated smoking areas
• Power washes sidewalks, building canopies, entrances and courtyards
• Uses and cares for equipment properly
• Complies with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Passes and complies with all facility and security requirements and procedures
• Wears ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract

Secondary Functions:

• Take periodic inventories
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed

*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

• 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 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:                      

• 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 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 facility, security, and company policies and procedures

Other 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 policies and procedures
• Candidates with disabilities preferred
• Must speak and c