Safety Rest Area Attendant

E.Q.U.I.P. Enterprises•Sonora, TX

9d•$14 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Rest Area Attendant is responsible for cultivating and caring for landscaping and grounds and maintaining the rest area's cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment in a responsible and efficient manner. Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year of relevant experience.
Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and landscaping methods.
Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and legs.
Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in inclement weather.
Ability to work safely and efficiently.
Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment by company procedures and safety regulations.
Ability to make repetitive movements.
Ability to work in awkward postures.

Responsibilities

Completing the on-site custodial and grounds contract work at the assigned location site and ensuring contract specifications are met.
Cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning lunch/break rooms, collecting and removing trash, dusting, cleaning windows, climbing up ladders to clean, lawn mowing, raking, leaf blowing, picking up trash, grounds upkeep, trimming.
Assisting with stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning if requested in the contract.
Informing the Supervisor of any maintenance repair or service required immediately upon discovering the problem.
Providing feedback to the Supervisor concerning success/problems associated with the contract.
Providing reports, paperwork, and timecards to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensuring the health and safety of staff and all visitors at the assigned site.
Ensuring that all hazardous materials/chemicals at the site are used properly and that all hazardous materials are disposed of as per proper procedures.
Maintaining all required safety and first aid supplies; contacting the Supervisor to order replacements, as needed.
Utilizing protective equipment, as needed, when performing the job (i.e., gloves, back braces, face shields, etc.).
Maintaining supplies and custodial equipment according to OSHA standards and reporting any equipment damage to the Supervisor.
Starting work when scheduled, dressing neatly and appropriately, and meeting job requirements.
Maintaining satisfactory attendance and punctuality based on E.Q.U.I.P. policies and contract requirements.
Assisting the Supervisor, Area Manager, and other applicable E.Q.U.I.P. supervisory staff with all other duties as assigned or requested.
Cutting/Mowing lawn using hand, power, or riding mower, trimming, and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls.
Planting flowers.
Applying fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
Removing stumps, filling holes, and applying grass seed as needed.
Removing all landscaping debris.
Cutting down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
Trimming shrubs and pulling weeds.
Performing minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping under supervisor guidance.
Raking, mulching, and pruning the grounds as needed.
Watering plants and grass.