Safety Rest Area Attendant
About The Position
The Rest Area Attendant works under the direction of the Supervisor to maintain the landscaping, grounds, and cleanliness of the assigned rest area. The attendant completes custodial and groundskeeping contract work to required specifications and uses supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently. Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities. Duties include cleaning facilities and public areas; maintaining lawns, plants, and grounds; reporting maintenance needs and equipment damage; communicating contract issues to the Supervisor; and submitting reports, paperwork, and timecards promptly. The attendant also supports health and safety at the site by handling hazardous materials appropriately, maintaining safety and first-aid supplies, and using protective equipment as needed. The role includes scheduled work from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and may involve working outdoors in inclement weather.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods.
- Ability to determine which tools and equipment are needed for 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 basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently and operate large equipment according to company procedures and safety regulations.
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and legs.
- Ability to see details at close range.
- Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including in inclement weather.
- Ability to make repetitive movements and work in awkward postures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a janitor.
Responsibilities
- Complete on-site custodial and grounds contract work and ensure contract specifications are met.
- Clean bathrooms, floors, lunch and break rooms, windows, and other areas; collect and remove trash; dust; and climb ladders for cleaning.
- Perform groundskeeping, including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, leaf blowing, weeding, watering, planting flowers, applying fertilizer, and removing landscaping debris.
- Assist with floor stripping and waxing and carpet cleaning when requested by the contract.
- Report maintenance or service needs to the Supervisor as soon as they are discovered and provide feedback about contract successes or problems.
- Submit reports, paperwork, and timecards to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Help ensure the health and safety of staff and visitors at the assigned site.
- Use and dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals according to proper procedures.
- Maintain required safety and first-aid supplies and contact the Supervisor to request replacements as needed.
- Use protective equipment as needed and maintain supplies and custodial equipment according to OSHA standards.
- Report damaged equipment to the Supervisor.
- Start work as scheduled, dress neatly and appropriately, and maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
- Assist supervisory staff with other duties as assigned or requested.
- Remove stumps, fill holes, apply grass seed, cut down hazardous tree limbs, and rake, mulch, and prune grounds as needed.
- Perform minor equipment repairs and maintenance under supervisor guidance.
Benefits
- Potential to earn up to $300 in incentive bonuses.
- Job skills training and employment opportunities are part of the organization's stated mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
