Grounds Maintenance/Laborer
About The Position
Beacon Group is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix, and beyond. Its programs include job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment. This part-time position performs grounds maintenance and labor duties, helping ensure assignments meet contractual standards and maintaining a safe work environment. Experience in an outdoor environment is helpful but not required; training is provided to accepted applicants. The role requires compliance with heat and sun precautions and the required worksite clothing and footwear: long work or denim pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and steel-toe, puncture-resistant boots. The employer provides a safety vest, safety glasses, a hat, earplugs, dust masks, and work gloves. Because Beacon participates in the AbilityOne program, preference is given to applicants with a documented disability. Beacon is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants with disabilities and veterans; accommodations can be discussed with the employer.
Requirements
- Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, kneel, twist, stretch, climb, and sit.
- Ability to use hand or related equipment, including grabbers, a hula hoe, and a shovel.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with the public.
- Ability to tolerate environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wetness, dust, and noise.
- Wear long work or denim pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and steel-toe, puncture-resistant boots at the worksite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an outdoor environment is helpful but not necessary; training is provided to accepted applicants.
- A documented disability is preferred for this position through the AbilityOne program.
Responsibilities
- Ensure grounds maintenance assignments meet contractual standards.
- Maintain all safety standards.
- Monitor job-related supplies and equipment.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
- Work with the Supervisor/Job Coach to resolve grounds maintenance issues, address customer concerns, and assist with resolving issues quickly.
- Perform grounds maintenance duties as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Job Coach.
- Attend regular safety meetings and trainings to maintain a safe working environment for customers and employees.
- Comply with heat and sun precautions and ensure required clothing and footwear are worn at the worksite.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
