Grounds Labor with Security Clearance - Colorado Springs, CO, United States - DAWSON

Description

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Salary:
$19.02-$21.82 Per Hour SUMMARY The Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform grounds-keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower; trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes.
• Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitoes, wasps, ticks and others.
• Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.
• Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to prevent slipping.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains and other duties.
• Sweep walkways of debris.
• Cut down tree limbs as needed.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds- keeping.
• Rake, mulch and prune the grounds as needed.
• Install rock, cement, lighting, water and lawn furniture.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination and endurance

Must also be able to concentrate on their tasks
The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

• High School Diploma or GED WORKING CONDITIONS The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

• DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment

Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates
If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.