Seasonal Grounds Assistant

Description

Job Overview:

The Seasonal Grounds Assistant’s duties include landscaping, maintaining and servicing the grounds, exterior lighting, fountains, and playground equipment. This position will work directly with internal customers and third-party vendors while also providing exceptional customer service to the client. The hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m between May and September.

Your Responsibilities:

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Accountability for servicing customers with a focus on the values of FirstService Residential: Do What’s Right, Own It, Improve It, Aim High, Build Great Relationships, and Be Genuinely Helpful
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance to required shifts, meetings, trainings and related employment engagements to support position responsibilities and duties. Any alterations to required schedule must be reviewed and approved, in advance by your supervisor.

Maintenance of Common Areas: Daily Maintenance:

• Clear and trim brush, shrubs, and trees
• Water trees and grass as needed/directed
• Tree maintenance – adhere to the Tree Maintenance Policy, remove trees, tree branches and plant new trees with the same species as removed
• Tree trimming and keeping all tree branches free and clear for walking distance on all sidewalks and boulevards.
• Treat and/or remove weeds or other hazardous material
• Maintain trails, free and clear of branches, debris, and spray for weeds. Assist in preparing trails for the 4th of July Fun Run Marathon
• Painting of any outdoor equipment; picnic tables, mail stations, bus stations and any other painting designated by management or maintenance supervisor
• Remove Trash and litter from all areas within the Jonathan Association.

Gardening

• Assure all perennials are flourishing and well cared for
• Remove and replace plantings as needed
• Assure weed control on property in a collaborative effort with vendors

Doggy Pots and trash areas Mondays & Thursdays

• Empty Garbage
• Replenish plastic bags
• Repair stations as needed

Neighborhood signage/Mail/Bus Stations

• Pruning landscaping around all neighborhood signs and mail stations
• Vacuum and power wash mail stations as needed

Tot Lots

• Power wash equipment
• Pick up litter and trash
• Remove graffiti
• Treat weeds & remove if necessary
• Other work as needed to provide a safe, child-friendly environment

• Provide event setup and takedown for multiple community events throughout the summer. Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor and Community Manager.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of 1 year of grounds keeping work experience including the safe operation of mowers, trimmers, snow removal equipment and similar equipment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Preference to work outdoors, ability to operate snow removal equipment including Bobcat,
• able to operate landscaping equipment including mowers and leaf blowers.
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with residents and contractors.
• Organized self-starter with ability to work independently but also able to work in a team and take direction.
• Ability to solve problems
• Teamwork-focused, delegate tasks to vendors as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Much of the work is done outdoors; you must be able to work in varied weather conditions. Must be comfortable working with maintenance equipment including but not limited to: Bobcat, snow broom/blowers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and general power tools.
• Able to perform manual labor such as shoveling, planting, and hand watering.
• Ability to lift to 30-50 lbs. following appropriate procedures.
• Being able to work in various positions, including but not limited to bending over,
• stooping, squatting, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Walking the property. Ability to navigate the property quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions.
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers. Reaching with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation: $25 an hour

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.