Landscape Laborer

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

2d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Laborer performs landscape labor work by assisting to prepare and maintain landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds. Duties include grass mowing, trimming and edging, removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds, irrigating lawns and planted areas, mulching, reactivating flower beds and tree saucers, laying sod assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work. Incumbent is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi-skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices. Workers perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules, in response to requests for service (e.g. preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus) and in response to emergencies. Incumbent use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.

Requirements

• High School degree required
• Completion of the tenth grade
• Two years of experience performing general or landscape labor work
• Driver’s permit from Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia is required

Responsibilities

• grass mowing, trimming and edging
• removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds
• irrigating lawns and planted areas
• mulching
• reactivating flower beds and tree saucers
• laying sod assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work
• preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED