Grounds Maintenance Laborer

PRIDE Industries; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Texas seeks a Grounds Maintenance Laborer to maintain lawns, roads, and parking areas at assigned facilities. Under close supervision, duties include mowing, edging, trimming, trash removal, and basic irrigation checks to keep grounds safe and presentable.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate common landscaping tools with attention to safety.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance or equivalent knowledge.
• Proper use of PPE and safety practices on site.
• Ability to identify and use manual and power tools safely.
• Ability to track materials and time, and adapt to priorities.
• Flexibility to changing schedules and tasks, with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns with walking or riding mowers; aerate and dethatch as needed.
• Weed control and maintenance of flower beds and edging.
• Blow, sweep, and pick up debris to keep grounds neat.
• Trim hedges, shrubs; edge walkways and beds for neat appearance.
• Prune shrubs/trees; use appropriate pruning tools.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions.
• Travel between facilities as required.
• Assist with irrigation checks and maintenance.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides as trained.
• Operate company vehicles as needed (pickup/ small truck).
• Complete basic paperwork and material/time calculations.
• Perform other duties including snow removal and repairs as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

PPE safety

Tools operation

Time management

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Irrigation system basics

Job description

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position.

Job Description

Job Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Job Code 744 - BL-Grounds Maint Laborer

SCA Occup 11210 Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

Salary Grade Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Approval Date March 2017

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• 1. *Mows lawns with walking-types or riding mowers. Aerates and removes thatch.
• 2. *Uses a weed eater, and pulls weeds and maintains flower beds.
• 3. *Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.
• 4. *Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.
• 5. *Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
• 6. *Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.
• 7. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
• 8. May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.
• 9. May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
• 10. May be required to drive company pick-up or small dump truck.
• 11. May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
• 12. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May include snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials;
• Proper use of PPE;
• Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned;
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks;
• Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing and walking
• Maneuvering around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling
• Lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds
• Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at a customer’s location on job sites in a construction environment with various tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment. Transporting to work locations within the site. At times, may be required to work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

Learn more about who we are and what we stand for at www.prideindustries.com.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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