Grounds Maintenance / Laborer - Seasonal

Satellite Services, Inc.•City of Niagara Falls, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Worker/Laborer performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. This position is responsible to ensure the building is maintained as a pleasing, professional business environment, with minimal disruption to building tenants and visitors.

Requirements

HS Diploma or Equivalent
Site Security Clearance (or ability to obtain upon hire)
All applicants are subject to pre-employment physical and drug screening
Must be able to work independently
Ability to lift up to 75lbs
Manual dexterity is a must; motions with arms and hands are repetitive in nature

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as grounds worker or laborer is preferred

Responsibilities

Mowing grass, using walking-type or riding mowers
Trimming hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools
Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools
Spraying lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system
Collecting and burning or carting away leaves, paper or other litter
Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings
Making other minor repairs
General hauling, sweeping and other general work duties as assigned