General Laborer/Utility Worker

COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $38 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

CNS is seeking a General Laborer/Utility Worker to perform landscaping and related services required to maintain safe and attractive grounds.

Requirements

• Previous experience in landscaping/construction and operating lawn equipment
• Willing to train on tractors
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment, including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• High school diploma
• Drivers License
• This position must be able to pass a Federal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Operating an Agricultural tractor with a brush mower.
• Operating a walk-behind mower and string trimmer around street posts and gates.
• May operate small tractors, trucks, and trailers to assist with construction, maintenance, and/or landscape projects.
• Using hand-operated and electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools to assist with construction, maintenance, and/or landscape projects.
• Assists in constructing, repairing, maintaining, and inspecting utility piping, cable, conduit systems, appurtenances, utility right of ways, and facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED