Laborer Grounds

Challenge Unlimited Inc•Mascoutah, IL

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Unlimited is seeking a Laborer Grounds to perform work-related opportunities that allow individuals with different abilities to work with integrated teams. This role provides work support and development to achieve the highest level of independence possible. The company's vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities, empowering them to reach their full potential. Challenge Unlimited is committed to hiring candidates with disabilities and values community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes.

Requirements

Must pass criminal background check.
Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting while mowing, trimming, blowing, raking, pruning, planting, and performing other related grounds maintenance duties.
Company travel using a personal insured vehicle is not required.

Nice To Haves

pass driving history check and Company policy criteria.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive.

Responsibilities

Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties at the assigned site.
Mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers, trimmers, edgers and blowers.
May be assigned to plant sod, shrubs, flowers, trees and/or landscape materials like blocks, pavers, and rock. Includes pruning, raking, applying, or removing mulch and watering.
Safely operates equipment and helps perform minor maintenance of filing fluids, greasing, cleaning, replacing string or sharpening blades.
May be assigned to drive Company vehicles or small riding mowers, transport, load and unload equipment and supplies.
Contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor, and implementing feedback for improvement.
Continually performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
Removes snow including shoveling, spreading ice melt, ice chipping/scraping, and use of a snow blower or other snow removal equipment.
On call for snow removal.