Labor - CML Grounds Maintenance II FT (29589)

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Laborer to perform essential maintenance work like grass cutting and landscaping. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to the community while ensuring a well-maintained environment. Ideal candidates are those with prior landscaping experience and a passion for community service.

Benefits

Competitive base and bonus pay

Personal financial education

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Store purchase discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a current valid Driver's License.
• Experience 6+ months of performing similar work.
• Preferred knowledge of using various landscaping tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance activities such as cutting grass, edging, and trimming.
• Operate equipment like push mowers and trimmers in varied terrain.
• Provide excellent customer service while performing maintenance tasks.

Skills

Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance

Driving skills

Reading and comprehension skills

Tools

Landscaping hand and power tools

Job description

Labor - CML Grounds Maintenance II FT (29589)

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Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio.

We are an entrepreneurial non-profit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs.

We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past.

We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods.

Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement.

Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities.

We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority.

Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and well-being benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more.

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Position Summary

Perform grounds maintenance work activities such as grass cutting, edging, trimming/pruning, and limited landscaping. Support the organization in its mission to help change lives through the power of work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cut grass to specific requirements using push mowers, riding mowers or tractor mowers with attached shredders.
• Remove grass clippings, trash, and debris from work site, and dispose of trash at collection point.
• Use grass/weed trimmer in areas (not accessible to riding or push mowers) such as slopes, canals, ditches, rough terrain, ramps, or drop-offs; may also be required to clean ramp areas, both over and under.
• Operate backpack blower to clear surfaced areas.
• Trim hedges and shrubs and edge sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, and other surfaced areas.
• Assist in maintaining landscaped areas such as flower-beds, shrubs, and trees, by applying and spreading mulch, topsoil, and sand; weeding; and preparing the ground for tree planting as needed.
• Remove vines from fences and maintains fence lines cleared of new growth.
• Clean tools, working areas, and vehicles; perform basic service maintenance by following manufacturer’s directions before and after use of all equipment; conduct thorough inspection to assure safe use of equipment.
• Assess, maintain and repair irrigation systems as needed.
• Follow all Federal, State, and Agency safety requirements; wear safety equipment; follow the proper use of equipment according to the manufacturer’s directions; exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes to ensure maintaining balance while carrying and operating equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting, assisting, and responding to questions and/or concerns in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.
  
  

Requirements

• Must have a current valid Driver's License.
• Experience 6+ months of experience performing similar work.
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of and skilled in using various landscaping hand and power tools.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and tools. Driving skills. Reading and comprehension skills
• Analyze, evaluate situations, and develop alternatives for conflict resolution
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance tools & equipment
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• For positions that require driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, and be able to travel as needed if you drive your vehicle during company business.
  
  

To learn more about Goodwill San Antonio and to view available positions visit: www.goodwillsa.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Civic and Social Organizations

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