Grounds Laborer - Windsor Mill - The Chimes Inc

Description

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday through Friday
Pay Rate: $ /hour
Job Summary:
The Grounds Maintenance Laborer maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment. The Grounds Laborer is responsible for maintaining attractive grounds area/s; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational, and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.
Essential Functions:

• Performs general grounds labor using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using a hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and carts away leaves, paper or other litter; removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas, repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings
• Assists in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g., storm drains, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards
• Provide pond maintenance to include start-up, plants, monthly maintenance, cleaning and winterization
• Performs work at heights of up to 12 feet using an extension ladder, hydraulic lift, or scaffolding for the purpose of completing projects at heights not able to be reached when standing on the ground
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns (e.g., downed trees, limbs, fences, etc.)
• Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe, operating conditions. Transports various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Complies with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Passes and complies with all facility and security requirements and procedures
• Wears ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract

Secondary Functions:

• Take periodic inventories
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed

*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice
Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to go up and down stairs and hills
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop
• Ability to work in various positions including kneeling or squatting position for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces

Job Competencies Needed for Success on the Job:

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
• Ability to report problems or relate information
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Ability to use and care for equipment and supplies properly
• Ability to use power tools and gasoline powered tools
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner
• Ability to comply with all facility, security, and company policies and procedures

Other requirements:

• Valid driver's license from state of residence and ability to drive, if applicable for site
• License must have been valid for at least 3 years
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency's insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures
• Candidates with disabilities preferred

Essential Personnel:
This position is designated as essential. This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility.
Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Landscaping training desired

Experience:

• Six months of landscaping experience preferred

What's in it for you if selected to become a Full-Time Employee?
Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More

Want to learn more?
To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at:
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