Groundskeeper/ Landscaper - Temporary

Amentum•Moline, IL

37d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a seasonal/ temporary position of Groundskeeper/ Landscaper to support our team of multi-skilled technicians in an office facility in Moline, IL. Typical working hours are 1st shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm; hours and days worked may vary based on business demand. The Groundskeeper/ Landscaper is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, leaf removal, etc. may fluctuate by season.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent experience in landscaping
Must be able to pass a pre-deployment substance abuse test.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Working knowledge of grounds keeping principals and power landscape equipment.
Must be able to adhere to safety procedures to do physical risks.
Requires frequent lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, pulling of over 50 lbs.
Requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in grounds keeping/horticulture preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and improves facility grounds.
Utilize planned designs to determine landscaping needs.
Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, etc.
Operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc.
Operates trucks and tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed.
Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.
Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools.
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager.