Grounds Laborer-Landscaping-. Bragg, NC

Service Source is a nonprofit agency operating within the Ability One program, hiring persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, Service Source will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

Perform general grounds maintenance duties as assigned by the crew leader and supervisor. Follow all safety rules and procedures. Operate assigned equipment safely and in the manner intended, avoiding damage to surroundings, people, other property, and the equipment. Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections for assigned equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Operate weed eaters, edger, blowers, push mowers, or riding mowers as assigned.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mulching, pruning, hand weeding, planting, cleaning, and installing headstones.
• Perform all work as instructed by the crew leader and supervisor. Ensure quality, safe, and efficient work.
• Ensure equipment is used only for work it was intended for to avoid damage to the equipment, the grounds, and other property. Ensure proper maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Notify crew leader and/or supervisor of any safety issues immediately.

• Work according to all safety rules as related to the equipment being used.
• Ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed (e.g., proper PPE worn, proper work methods used, and equipment safety devices are in place and operating).
• Follow established break times, as well as beginning and end of scheduled work times.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• Commercial grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to gain access to Ft. Bragg Army base.

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words, and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk and stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Health coverage for employee and family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company‑paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching up to 3% of employee contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts.
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Tuition Assistance programs.
• Generous paid time‑off program with benefits increasing based on tenure.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E‑Verify Employer and a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment background checks are required for all employment positions.