Grounds Maintenance Laborer (M-F 6:30am-3:00pm / $2,500 Sign-on Bonus)

Chimes • Carlisle, PA

10d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for maintaining various areas including buildings, facilities, lawn areas, ornamental bushes and trees. This role also involves maintaining parade areas, common grounds, playgrounds, recreational areas, athletic fields, maintenance areas, warehouse areas, transportation vehicle storage and staging areas, utility plant areas, and cemeteries. The position supports recreation and special events, identifies and transports necessary equipment and supplies, and adheres to all driving rules and regulations on base. Key duties include mowing, trimming, edging, pruning trees and shrubs, removing trees and stumps, establishing new landscape areas, planting flowers and grass, laying sod, mulching, applying fertilizer and lime, controlling erosion, removing debris and trash, repairing storm damage, cleaning ditches, draining catch basins, maintaining headstones, and removing snow and ice from various surfaces using plows and salt spreaders. The role requires proper use and care of equipment, adherence to uniform and hygiene standards, and compliance with all building and security requirements, including wearing an ID badge at all times.

Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down stairs and hills.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop.
• Ability to work in various positions including kneeling or squatting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces.
• Ability to work with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks.
• Ability to report problems or relate information.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and with safety always in mind.
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly.
• Ability to used power tools and gasoline powered tools.
• Ability to notice and report changes in work space conditions.
• Ability to notify supervisor when equipment or supplies are needed to perform task.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to attend work regularly according to assigned schedule and company policies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to attend and participate in training and work related meetings.
• Ability to deal with others in a positive, enthusiastic, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to comply with all building, security, and company policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to drive, if applicable for site.
• License must have been valid for at least 3 years.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency’s insurance carrier and by Chimes DC policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Landscaping training desired.
• Six months of landscaping experience preferred.
• Candidates with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures and follow contract specifications.
• Maintain areas that encompass building and facilities and include lawn areas, ornamental bushes and trees.
• Maintain parade areas, common grounds, playgrounds, recreational areas, athletic fields, maintenance areas, warehouse areas, transportation vehicle, storage and staging areas, utility plant areas, and cemetery.
• Support recreation and special events as required.
• Identify equipment and supplies needed for each job and transport them.
• Follow all rules and regulations for driving on base and maintain valid driver’s license.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawn using walking- type or riding movers and gasoline powered trimmers and edgers.
• Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove tree and stumps.
• Establish new landscape areas.
• Install annual flower beds.
• Plant and water grass, trees, flower beds, shrubs and lay sod.
• Mulch around trees, flower beds, shrubs, lawns, and walls.
• Apply fertilizer and lime.
• Control erosion by grading areas, constructing drainage ditches, and placing protective landscape materials.
• Remove leaves, trash, and debris and repair storm damage.
• Clean and clear ditches.
• Drain storm sewer catch basins of debris.
• Maintain headstones.
• Remove leaves etc.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways, sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking lots using trucks and tractors with attached plows and salt spreaders when required.
• Uses and care for equipment properly.
• Comply with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Pass and comply with all building and security requirements and procedures.
• Wear ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract.
• Take periodic inventories.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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