Contract Laborer

ED Business Solutions; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ED Business Solutions in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to cut grass, trim weeds, and clear brush at city locations. You will operate weed-eaters, edgers, and backpack blowers across multiple sites and collect leaves during leaf season. Normal hours are 7:00 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m., with summer hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Overtime and some Saturdays/holidays may be required during leaf season.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform unskilled manual labor.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Grounds Maintenance Division in cutting grass and picking up litter.
• Assist the Solid Waste Division in collecting loose leaves during leaf season.
• Use various hand tools to dig, sweep, and spread materials.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, tools, and equipment daily.
• Extensive walking is required to pick up litter.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Weed-eaters

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Job description

Bartlett, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

Performs a wide range of manual duties associated with cutting grass, trimming, and clearing weeds and brush. Must be able to operate weed-eaters, edgers, and backpack blowers at various locations throughout the city. Collecting loose leaves during leaf season. Extensive walking is required while picking up litter and cutting grass.

Essential Job Functions:

Assist the Grounds Maintenance Division in cutting grass and picking up litter

Assist the Solid Waste Division in collecting loose leaves during leaf season.

Use various hand tools to dig, sweep, and spread materials

Load and unload materials, supplies, tools, and equipment daily

Extensive walking is required to pick up litter.

Other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader, Field Supervisor, Manager of Grounds Maintenance, and the Director or Assistant Director of Public Works.

Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work area.

Requirements

Work Schedule:

Normal hours:7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break

Summertime Hours are May through October: 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break

Overtime is occasionally required

Some Saturdays and Holidays are required during Loose Leaf Season (November 1st through March 31st)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform sustained physical labor in outdoor conditions exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, and inclement weather.
• Ability to lift and carryup to 50 poundsrepeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Physically able to perform unskilled manual labor.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under close supervision.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required (Solid Waste and Storm Water).
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Reliable attendance and availability for full workdays.

Drug-Free Workplace & Background Requirements

• Bartlett, Tennessee is adrug-free workplace.
• All contract laborers must pass:
• Background check
• Random drug testing is required at leastonce annuallyfor long-term assignments (6+ consecutive months).
• Any worker suspected of impairment or posing a safety risk will be removed from assignment until verified substance-free.
• Compliance with all safety and workforce policies is mandatory.

Working Conditions

Works outside exposed to extreme weather conditions and inclement weather. Frequently exposed to dust, dampness, rain, snow, etc. Subject to hazards of construction work, equipment, and working around traffic. Subject to excessive noise from equipment. Subject to heavy lifting, as much as 50lbs., four feet from the ground. Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, and feeling. Requires the ability to ascend and descend ladders, structures, and equipment. Requires bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. Requires sitting or standing for long periods of time and extensive walking. Must wear all safety equipment and follow all safety regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.