What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker/Grounds Laborer/Arborist Trainee position at Lillie Rice Center, Inc.?
Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker/Grounds Laborer/Arborist Trainee
Part Time, up to 30 hours/week.
Reports To: Director of Operations
Salary Level: $19.60 -23.35 DOE/DOQ Health & Welfare benefits ($4.93/hour)
Job Summary:
Maintain landscapes, prune trees or shrubs, and do other tasks to ensure that vegetation is attractive, orderly, and safe.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in tree care and maintenance, including tree and shrub trimming and pruning.
Follow safety protocols while climbing ladders and performing aerial work.
Assists in meeting daily maintenance requirements
Assists in the preparation and/or clean-up of work area
Ensures that contract work is performed efficiently and in accordance to the established quality standards
Observes and complies with employee confidentiality policies.
Observes and complies with safety programs and procedures.
May drive mobile grounds equipment to transport employees to various work sites
May be assigned to one-on-one services for employees with disabilities that require more intensive services
Other duties as deemed appropriate to the position.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Have a good knowledge of the working limits and capabilities of groundskeeping equipment.
Required to have constant mental alertness and skill to operate equipment in all areas of facility grounds including small irregular shaped areas, among groups of trees or on steep slopes without damaging the equipment, shrubs, trees, sprinklers, and other obstacles
Works from general oral or written instructions and is expected to proceed some supervision. Spot checks will be made by the supervisor for general adequacy.
Must be constantly alert for unsafe conditions and avoid, correct, or report these to the proper personnel.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and if randomly selected a drug and alcohol screening per policy.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma/GED.
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year work experience in a similar industry or related field of work, arborist experience is a plus
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid State Drivers' License and proof of automobile insurance.
Everify: Proof of Citizenship or ability to work in the United States.
CPR/First Aid Training, Bloodborne Pathogens Training (provided by organization)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reach above shoulders with hands and arms, and bending/twisting
Good coordination of eyes, feet and hands is necessary for safe operations of tractors, equipment and tools used in the performance of some of the duties.
Occasional straight pulling, pulling hand-over-hand.
Lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing and handling of heavy and cumbersome loads weighing 25-50 lbs.
Duties may require working in cramped and awkward positions
Frequent excessive heat (>80 degrees F); occasional excessive cold ( <32 degrees F) and frequent excessive humidity (>50%).
Necessary use of safety glasses and gloves.
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.60 - $23.35 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23