Grounds & Tractor Operator - Outdoor Maintenance Pro

Chenega Corporation; Town of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CHENEGA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC. in Batavia, NY is seeking a Laborer Grounds Maintenance Tractor Operator to maintain grounds, operate grass-cutting equipment, trim hedges, and spray lawns as required.

The role requires a NY driver’s license and prior grounds maintenance experience. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, watering, and performing snow removal using various plow and salter-equipped vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in lawns and grounds maintenance utilizing all equipment to perform tasks.
• Possess a current New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property and repairs structures and equipment.
• Cut grass using walking type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs).
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, buildings, and other structures within the lawn areas using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools such as powered saws and trimmers.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide (if properly licensed).
• Plant grass, sod, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs during dry periods using hoses and sprinkler systems.
• Pick up and remove leaves, paper, or other litter and dispose in designated areas.
• Remove snow from walkways, doorways, roof hatches, driveways, parking lots, roads, and rec yards, using shovel, snow blower, skid steer, pickup truck with plow & salter, and dump truck with plow.
• Spread salt on walkways and other areas by means of hand salters and truck salters.
• Paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and other outbuildings
• Assist in repair of roads, walks, curbing, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
• Clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping by hand or utilizing street sweepers.
• Work is completed in a priority established by supervision or facility need.
• All work, repairs, tests, modifications, alterations and installations will be completed with a high degree of professionalism, quality and craftsmanship.
• Lull in workload is used to maintain a clean and orderly work area and to ensure clerical tasks are up to date. Keeps up to date on departmental and facility safety standards and local codes and policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Grounds maintenance

Skid steer operation

Snow plow operation

Lift operation

Physical endurance

Background check

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (NY)

Job description

CHENEGA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC. in Batavia, NY is seeking a Laborer Grounds Maintenance Tractor Operator to maintain grounds, operate grass-cutting equipment, trim hedges, and spray lawns as required.

The role requires a NY driver’s license and prior grounds maintenance experience. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, watering, and performing snow removal using various plow and salter-equipped vehicles.