Grounds Laborere

Description Job Summary

Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property.

• Repairs structures and equipment.
• Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Pick up and dispose of leaves, paper or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings and mechanical equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Frequent heavy or intense physical requirements.
• Frequent exposure to a number of disagreeable environmental elements, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Injury may require professional treatment or hospitalization--constant precautions required, i.e., face mask, safety glasses, and/or ear protection always needed.
• Be able to stand extended period of time, push, pull, bend, kneel, and stretch as required.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in ground maintenance.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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