Grounds Maintenance Worker (GE Bates)

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc.; Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker for an ongoing assignment in Batesville, MS. This role entails using various tools for lawn care and maintaining the property, with opportunities for benefits after three months.

Applicants should be prepared for physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in various weather conditions while ensuring safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various tools for lawn care.
• Must have mobility in confined spaces and uneven areas.
• Must be capable of standing for long periods and lifting heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the entire property.
• Operate hand and power tools for cutting and trimming grass.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from lots and walkways.

Skills

Operation of hand and power tools

Grass maintenance

Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Driving vehicles on roads

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Tools

Lawn mowers

Zero turn mowers

Tractors

Job description

About Us

We perform installation, rigging, millwrighting, and maintenance for manufacturing and industrial markets across the Southeast.

Job Summary

Southern Industrial Constructors seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker for an on-going site in the Batesville, MS area. This role is for an ongoing assignment. Hired candidates will be considered for Benefits/Paid Time Off after 3 months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates hand and power tools to cut, trim, edge grass.
• Operates hand & power tools, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, leaf blowers and edgers in the general grounds maintenance, including mowing grass.
• Prunes trees and shrubs, trims hedges, and mulches flower beds.
• Assists in loading or unloading trucks, equipment, and materials.
• Assists in spreading gravel and sand for roads and for filling potholes as required.
• May be required to drive a vehicle on state road or highway.
• Assists in clearing brush and undergrowth around ponds, drains, creeks, and fences.
• Assists maintaining cleanliness of the entire property.
• Assist in the clean-up and disposal of any dead animals or birds on-site.
• Assist in maintaining proper condition of the dirt roads outside the perimeter fence.
• With proper training, must be able to operate tractors, zero turn mowers, backhoes, skid-steer loaders, trash collection truck, dump truck, chain saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, bat wind mowers, bush hogs, box scrapers, utility vehicles, and man-lifts.
• Assist with ice and snow removal on all parking lots and walkways.
• Assist in making minor repairs and maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Assist in putting up and removing site banners and decorations.

Physical Demands

• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas
• Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises
• Must be able to safely access all areas of property and buildings
• Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment
• Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position
• Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working on ladders, and in awkward body positions

Work Environment

• Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, freezers, and warehouses, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to safely access all areas of property and buildings

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled