Temporary Grounds Maintenance Worker - Wanaque, United States - North Jersey District Water Supply Commission

Description

Grounds Facilities Worker - Summer (3- 4 months)

Hours: - 3:30/M - F

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled work using hand or power tools and equipment in the care and maintenance of NJDWSC owned buildings and Commission owned properties.

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include the following:

Mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler repairs, fence repair and installation, guard rail repair and installation, weir and culvert maintenance, trash pickup and related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Weed, mulch, feed, fertilize, compost and irrigate plants, shrubs and small trees.
• Operate a variety of hand tools and small machines such as rakes, shovels, hoes, clippers, brooms, and lawn maintenance machinery.
• Cleans and maintains landscaped areas, paved areas, roadways, paths and walks.
• Picks up litter, garbage and organic debris from both landscaped and natural Commission owned property.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites and Dams.
• Operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, trimmers, brush saws.
• Fence and guardrail installation and repair.
• Trims, mows, edges, fertilizes, aerates, waters turf/lawn/shrub. GFM worker weeds, prunes, mulches, feeds, irrigates plants, shrubs and small trees.
• Assists all other departments as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighting 60 to 150 lbs. Frequently bends, twists, kneels, crawls and crouches. Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, sweeping and pushing/lifting a shovel. Continuous walking, standing and moving about. Ability to navigate uneven surfaces.


Min Education/Experience:

Working knowledge of general landscaping. Use of landscaping tools. Ability to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.


Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal


Pay:
From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person