Yard Worker – Part-Time

JOB TITLE:

Day Yard Worker – Part-Time

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

HOURS:

1st

COMPENSATION: $22-23 Hour
- Eligible for First Pay Increase at 6 Months

TRAVEL:
Minimal (1-10%)

Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) is the nation’s leading street sweeping company, operating in over 20 states and supporting more than 600 municipalities, counties, and government agencies. With over six million miles serviced annually, SCA is uniquely focused on the delivery of high-performance street sweeping, jet-vac, and environmental services. SCA has built its entire organization, its people, processes, technology, and investments around providing uninterrupted, accountable, and results-driven services tailored to the needs of our clients.

Our mission is to provide essential sweeping and environmental services that support cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities.

As our next Yard Worker, you'llbe at the heart of our mission—delivering essential services that help improve public safetyandenhance environmental quality. In this role, you'll perform general grounds maintenance tasks including planting, mowing, trimming, and upkeep of outdoor areas. You'll help keep properties safe, functional, and visually appealing.

The job responsibilities below outline the core duties and expectations of a position, providing clarity on how the role supports Company goals. However, not all duties can be listed, and as business needs evolve, responsibilities may shift over time to reflect new priorities, processes, or technologies:

• Safety & Inspection: Inspect tools and work areas before use, and wear appropriate PPE to minimize risk of injury.
• Execution: Complete yard maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and raking with attention to detail and time.
• Equipment Operation: Operate lawn maintenance equipment like mowers, trimmers, and blowers responsibly and in good working order.
• Material Handling: Handle yard waste, tools, and supplies efficiently, ensuring proper disposal and cleanup.
• Reporting: Report any equipment issues, malfunctions, near misses, crashes, or injuries within 30 minutes or as soon as safely possible. Immediately escalation opportunities, work issues, or safety concerns to management.
• Communication: Maintain open communication with the team lead and raise questions when instructions or expectations are unclear.
• Compliance & Documentation: Adhere to site policies, equipment guidelines, and task documentation processes.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Respond effectively to changes in weather, terrain, or scope of work to keep tasks on track.
• Regular & Predictable Attendance: The ability to consistently report to work on time and as scheduled, with minimal unexcused absences. This includes being present and prepared to work throughout assigned shifts, and reliably adhering to start times, breaks, and end times.

Minimum job qualifications define the essential skills, experience, and abilities needed to succeed in the role. They set the baseline for hiring but may evolve as the job and business requirements change:

• Education: None
  - Ability to Read
• Experience: 1 year driving experience preferred
• License: Driver’s License
• Age: Must be at least 18 years of age
• Compliance: Must maintain an acceptable driving record and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, background check, and drug screening in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.

Skills and competencies define the abilities and behaviors essential for success in the role. They guide performance expectations and may evolve as the role, team, or business priorities change:

• Safety & Compliance Focus: Ability to follow safety procedures, conduct inspections, operate…