Safety Rest Area Attendant
About The Position
The Safety Rest Area Attendant performs custodial and groundskeeping work at the assigned rest area under the direction of the Supervisor. The role maintains cleanliness, landscaping, and grounds in accordance with company standards and contract specifications, using supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently. Priority will be given to persons with disabilities due to contract requirements. The position includes indoor cleaning and outdoor grounds maintenance, reporting maintenance issues and contract feedback to the Supervisor, and submitting reports, paperwork, and timecards on time. The attendant also helps protect the health and safety of staff and visitors by properly using and disposing of hazardous materials, maintaining safety and first-aid supplies, and following applicable safety procedures.
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 tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and landscaping methods.
- Ability to determine the tools and equipment 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 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; dust and collect and remove trash.
- Climb ladders to clean when needed.
- Perform groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, leaf blowing, weeding, planting flowers, watering plants and grass, applying fertilizer, and removing landscaping debris.
- Assist with floor stripping and waxing and carpet cleaning when requested by the contract.
- Report maintenance or repair needs to the Supervisor promptly and provide feedback about contract successes or problems.
- Submit reports, paperwork, and timecards to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Help maintain 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 order replacements as needed.
- Use protective equipment as needed and maintain custodial supplies and equipment according to OSHA standards; report equipment damage to the Supervisor.
- Start work as scheduled, dress appropriately, and meet job requirements, attendance, and punctuality expectations.
- Assist supervisory staff with other assigned duties.
- Remove stumps, fill holes, apply grass seed, cut down hazardous tree limbs, and rake, mulch, and prune grounds as needed.
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on groundskeeping equipment under supervisor guidance.
Benefits
- Potential to earn up to $300 in incentive bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
