Labor - Grounds Maintenance I FT (33004)

Goodwill San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill San Antonio is a large and dynamic social enterprise focused on fighting poverty and creating opportunity. As an entrepreneurial non-profit, it provides employees with opportunities to innovate, grow, and develop new skills, while generating revenue for both employee and community programs. The organization is diverse and inclusive, specializing in facilitating personal and professional growth, particularly for those who have faced barriers to employment. Goodwill San Antonio maximizes the value of employee work and donor donations to benefit the community and environment by recirculating used goods, preventing millions of pounds from entering landfills. Through its Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers, it helps change lives by delivering education and meaningful job placement. This specific position, Labor - Grounds Maintenance I, involves performing essential grounds maintenance activities such as grass cutting, edging, trimming/pruning, and limited landscaping, directly supporting Goodwill's mission to help change lives through the power of work.

Requirements

6+ months of experience performing similar work.
Basic knowledge of and skilled in using various landscaping hand and power tools.
Reading and comprehension skills.
Ability to analyze, evaluate situations, and develop alternatives for conflict resolution.
Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance tools & equipment OR equivalent combination of education, experience and/or military training.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
For positions that require driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.

Responsibilities

Cut grass to specific requirements using a push mower.
Remove grass clippings, trash, and debris from work site, and dispose of trash at collection point.
Use grass/weed trimmer in areas (not accessible to riding or push mowers) such as slopes, canals, ditches, rough terrain, ramps, or drop-offs; may also be required to clean ramp areas, both over and under.
Operate backpack blower to clear surfaced areas.
Trim hedges and shrubs and edge sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, and other surfaced areas.
Remove vines from fences and maintain fence lines cleared of new growth.
Clean tools, working areas, and vehicles; perform basic service maintenance by following manufacturer’s directions before and after use of all equipment; conduct thorough inspection to assure safe use of equipment.
Follow all Federal, State, and Agency safety requirements; wear safety equipment; follow the proper use of equipment according to the manufacturer’s directions; exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes to ensure maintaining balance while carrying and operating equipment.
Provide excellent customer service by greeting, assisting, and responding to questions and/or concerns in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.