LANDSCAPE CONTRACT WORKER - GROUNDS SERVICES

Access: Supports for Living • New Windsor, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The Grounds Maintenance Contract Worker maintains the grounds of the facility, 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 lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide

Requirements

• Previous landscaping experience or related training
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
• Good customer service skills
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to function as part of a cohesive team
• Previous cleaning experience required
• Capable of walking around the location to accomplish various tasks
• Must be capable of standing for several hours
• Must be able to withstand cold temperatures in the winter and warm temperatures in the summer. Position is based outdoors
• Must be able to lift >20 lbs.
• Must be able to push a shovel or other garden tool
• Must be able to climb hills and embankments
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to reach overhead to get at higher locations
• Must be willing to learn how to operate landscaping equipment

Responsibilities

• Plant Grass, flowers, trees and maintaining them utilizing hoses or activating sprinkler system.
• Mow grass utilizing a commercial mower
• Pick up and burn, or cart away, leaves, paper, or other litter
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, or other structures
• Removal of trash and recyclables
• Works as part of a team to ensure the requirements of the contract are fulfilled
• Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees