Laborer - 991546

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Job Title: Laborer - 991546 Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range:   Pay Basis:

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Subject to Grant Funding?: No   Essential Job Functions: 1. Operates sandpro; checks oil and fluids of motorized equipment to ensure safe operation and hand rakes bunker edges to ensure proper playability and adjust placement of rakes around traps.

2. Demonstrates a proficiency using small equipment to ensure proper handling; weed eaters, edgers, trimmers and hand held tools.

3. Performs miscellaneous duties such as weed eating, fly mowing, filling divots on tees, hand weeding, mulching and planting to ensure proper playability on the golf course.

4. Inspects and cleans machinery after each use to ensure proper maintenance.

5. Picks up any garbage or litter on property.

6. Trims weeds around trees, lakes, curbs, etc.

7. Mows slopes/lake banks, tees and collars.

8. Performs miscellaneous duties such as weeding, mulching, watering, painting, moving ropes, topdressing, etc.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisors/managers. Marginal Job Functions:   Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Must be able to perform physical labor and outdoor work.

2. Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop or bend for duration of shift [at least (8) hours].

3. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
4. May be required to work nights or weekends.
5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies. Job Requirements:   Required Certifications/Licensures:   Required Education: No High School Diploma Major (if required):   Required Experience: 1. Eighth grade education.

2. Six months of experience performing manual labor are required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma or GED.
Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes   Background Screening Required? No   Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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