Grounds Maintenance Laborer

PRIDE Industries•Ft Dix, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability.

Requirements

One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials
Proper use of PPE
Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks
Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Mows lawns with walking-types or riding mowers. Aerates and removes thatch.
Uses a weed eater, and pulls weeds and maintains flower beds.
Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.
Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
May be required to drive company pick-up or small dump truck.
May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May include snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.