Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Mill Springs National Cemetery
About The Position
Maintains the Mill Springs National Cemetery to the very high National Shrine Standards. Attention to detail, precise work and courtesy to visitors is a must. The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper or other litter; removing snow from walks, דרייווייז, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas, repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. This Worker assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
Requirements
- Background checks (level determined by the facility)
- Drug testing (upon hire and random)
- Functions well around staff and visitors
- Proven experience in grounds maintenance or in a similar role
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial grounds maintenance equipment
- Knowledge of safe use and disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Very good physical condition and strength
Nice To Haves
- Military veteran preferred
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.)
- Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools
- Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools
- Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
- Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
- Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system
- Pick up and burn or cart away leaves, paper or other litter
- Remove snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower
- Spread salt on walkways and other areas
- Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings
- Assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment
- Clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
