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Evergreen Yard Care: Grounds Maintenance Laborer Description 

Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks. 

Core Capabilities: 

- Customer and quality focus. 

- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written). 

- Teamwork. § Excellent problem-solving abilities. 

- Responsibility and dependability. 

- Ethics and integrity. 

- Can do attitude at all times. 

- Self-Motivated. 

- Able to identify and correct them. 

Job Duties: 

- Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM. 

- Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, pickup trash, sticks, perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman. 

- Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas. 

- Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, and snow blowers. 

- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment. 

- Assist foreman in other work-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance. 

- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. 

- Comply with all company policies and regulations. 

- Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations. 

- Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner. 

Requirements: 

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. 

- Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner. 

- Effective communication skills 

– Must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, report progress to foreman. 

- Time management skills. 

- Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices. 

- Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team. 

- Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks. 

- Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. 

- During snow season vacations will be limited to times with cooperating weather. Be required to work during ALL snow events regardless of time, day, etc 

- A clean-cut appearance with clean work attire daily. No ripped pants, shirts, sweatshirts. Always maintain a professional appearance. 

Work Conditions: 

- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials. 

- Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift. 

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

- Requires good manual dexterity. 

- Excellent stamina is required. 

- Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis. 

- Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold. 

- Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work.

Locations we're hiring in: South Portland