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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