What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer Grounds Maintenance position at Integriward LLC?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Laborer Grounds Maintenance works with the team to maintain the approximate 153 Acre site and assist in the repairs of structures and equipment by performing the job functions as outlined below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Grass cutting using riding or walk behind mowers.
- Trimming hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
- Pruning shrubs and trees using shears and other hand tools.
- Cultivation and mulching of shrubs, hedges, and flowerbeds.
- Site raking.
- Snow and ice removal by use of equipment, chemical, or hand tools.
- Equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
- Planting of shrubs, trees, grass, and flowers.
- Trash and litter collection and disposal in grassed areas, plant and shrub beds, wooded areas, sidewalks, streets, and curbs.
- Repairs to irrigation systems.
- Applications of fertilizer and or insecticides.
- Install rock by use of equipment or hand tools.
- Drive/operate government and or company motorized vehicles to include but not limited to; aerial bucket trucks, crane trucks, pick-up/flatbed trucks (heavy and light load), cars, forklifts, and golf carts.
- Assisting in repair or construction as needed on roads, walks, bridges, buildings, equipment, etc.
- Cleaning of comfort and smoking stations.
- Furniture relocations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
- Experience in landscaping and/or groundskeeping is preferred.
- Ability to skillfully operate riding lawn mowers of different orientations, i.e. Zero Turn, Tractor, Sulky.
- Ability to skillfully operate various commonly used small grounds keeping equipment, i.e. weed eaters, edger's, etc.
- Read and understand simple landscape plans and construction drawings.
- Ability to work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the assigned tasks.
- Ability to operate a snowplow truck is preferred; if not already able, it is expected to be able to develop this skill.
- Ability to operate bobcat equipment and various attachments is preferred.
- Aptitude to work both individually and in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
- Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Must possess valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics 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. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time. This job is performed in a shop setting, various buildings, and outdoors. This position requires driving and working outdoors in extreme heat/cold and possibly rainy weather. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical stamina and strength in all its forms (endurance, temperature/climate, stress, etc.) is necessary.
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of duties, and not an all-inclusive list. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical to the position.
IntegriWard, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at arline.herbert@integriward.us or (210) 842-1535. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
