PRIDE Industries
Grounds Maintenance Laborer
Job Code:
AA258
Pay:
$21.20 per hour
Telecommute Status:
Onsite
AbilityOne:
N/A
Position Summary Under close supervision, Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.
Typical Duties
Mows lawns with walking‑or riding mowers. Aerates and removes thatch.
Uses a weed eater, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.
Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
May be required to drive company pick‑up or small dump truck.
May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May include snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
Denotes Essential Job Function
Minimum Qualifications
One year of work experience in grounds maintenance or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
Proper use of PPE.
Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks.
Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED
Certificates or Licenses Required Valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking
Maneuvering around equipment
Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling
Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds
Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Carrying a 20‑pound backpack blower
Work Environment Work is performed at a customer's location on job sites in a construction environment with various tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
How to Apply Join an organization where business meets purpose, and every role contributes to a greater mission. Apply today at PRIDE Careers and be part of something meaningful.
Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.prideindustries.com.
PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for considering a career with us—we look forward to connecting with you!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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AA258
Pay:
$21.20 per hour
Telecommute Status:
Onsite
AbilityOne:
N/A
Position Summary Under close supervision, Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.
Typical Duties
Mows lawns with walking‑or riding mowers. Aerates and removes thatch.
Uses a weed eater, pulls weeds, and maintains flower beds.
Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.
Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
May be required to drive company pick‑up or small dump truck.
May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May include snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
Denotes Essential Job Function
Minimum Qualifications
One year of work experience in grounds maintenance or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
Proper use of PPE.
Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks.
Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED
Certificates or Licenses Required Valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking
Maneuvering around equipment
Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling
Lifting equipment up to 50 pounds
Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
Carrying a 20‑pound backpack blower
Work Environment Work is performed at a customer's location on job sites in a construction environment with various tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
How to Apply Join an organization where business meets purpose, and every role contributes to a greater mission. Apply today at PRIDE Careers and be part of something meaningful.
Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.prideindustries.com.
PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Thank you for considering a career with us—we look forward to connecting with you!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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