Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

The William George Agency for Childrens Serv • Freeville, NY

39d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform general maintenance of the campus grounds including lawn care and landscaping

Requirements

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar role
• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
• Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
• Valid NYS Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)
• Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities.  Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.
• Must successfully complete all required background checks: Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) NYS Sex Offender Registry (SOR) NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)
• Be able to handle all the physical responsibilities of the position, which includes but is not limited to lifting, moving, and prolonged periods of standing
• Must tolerate working in outdoor weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate and do minor repairs on mechanical equipment
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with adolescents

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance such as cutting grass, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, spraying for disease and insect control, and applying fertilizer.
• Perform landscaping tasks such as planting trees, bushes, and shrubs; weeding newly landscaped areas; and spreading landscaping materials such as mulch and rocks.
• Perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment.
• Empty campus trash containers; rake and dispose of leaves and debris from campus grounds.
• Assist in moving and storage of furniture and equipment.
• Properly use equipment, materials, and tools in a safe and professional manner
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties by all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, while upholding our mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

• Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off to support your work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees