Grounds Maintenance Weed Control Specialist - Denver, United States - Above The Rest Staffing, Inc.

    Above The Rest Staffing, Inc.
    Above The Rest Staffing, Inc. Denver, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
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    We have an immediate opening for a Grounds Maintenance / Weed Control Specialist for governmental buildings in the Denver Metro and Greater Denver areas. These positions offer the initial benefits of weekly electronic pay, accrued sick leave and retirement savings but can go internal to offer a wide range of benefits to include, but are not limited to holiday & vacation pay, health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings, and much more

    Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday with possible overtime when needed

    Pay: $ $28.68 DOE

    SUMMARY:
    Responsible for noxious weed control throughout the facilities.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Operates and maintains equipment. Manages assigned personnel. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Mixes various herbicides to control the growth of weeds on and around facilities and rights-of-way following specific directions. Stores and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides safely.
    • Observes and report irrigation and landscaping problems to Supervisor.
    • Prepares site field reports, which include materials and equipment used for district record keeping.
    • Available for on-call snow removal as assigned.
    • Works on landscape projects outside of the weed control season.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School diploma or equivalent.
    • One (1) year of Commercial grounds, pest management, or weed control experience.
    • Knowledge of basic math including portions and volume.
    • Must have a phone for emergency contact.
    • Must meet insurability requirements (Clean MVR)
    • Criminal background check is required for hire.

    REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
    • Valid Colorado Driver's License.
    • Current Pesticide Operator license.

    PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Heavy physical lifting - over fifty (50) lbs. Items of various shapes and sizes.
    • Overhead lifting and squatting are required on daily projects.
    • Repetitive motion, i.e., painting, digging, hammer motion, etc.
    • Standing, bending, and kneeling.
    • Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and work in inclement weather.
    Please forward resumes right away. If hired, you could potentially start the very next day

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