What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Laborer PT position at Mavagi Enterprises, Inc.?
Are you looking to be part of the team for a non-profit, where our passion and purpose is to provide job skills training, a compassionate culture, and employment opportunities for disabled veterans and other people with disabilities? If you are an experienced Grounds Laborer please consider applying for this entry-level position within our company. Job Summary : Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Grounds Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of landscaping and grounds on open grounds and around buildings and / or structures.
May perform some janitorial work.
Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.
- Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities.
- Job Duties :
- Perform various grounds keeping duties.
- Cut / Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower.
- Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
- Rake and prepare, and replace and / or lay seed or sod in needed areas.
- Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
- Apply fertilizer and / or pesticides to the ground to enhance growth.
- Remove stumps, fills holes, and apply grass seed as needed.
- Remove all landscaping debris.
- Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
- Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
- Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
- Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned. Working Conditions :
- Frequent exposure to heat, sun for extended periods of time.
- Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases.
- Exposure to wildlife.
- Possible exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of the body or extremities.
