Safety Rest Area Attendant

Equip-Enterprises,-Inc.-1; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Equip-Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Rest Area Attendant to maintain landscaping and keep the rest area clean according to contract specs. You will perform on-site custodial tasks, from bathrooms to floors, and manage groundskeeping duties with proper safety practices.

The role requires English communication, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of related experience. Applicants should be capable of lifting 25–50 lbs and working outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• One year of relevant cleaning/grounds experience preferred.
• Must be reliable, responsible and dependable.
• Able to operate basic lawn and custodial equipment safely.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site custodial and grounds work to meet contract specs.
• Clean bathrooms, sweep and mop floors, empty trash, dust, wash windows.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, edge walks, remove debris, mulch as needed.
• Strip, wax floors and carpet cleaning if requested in contract.
• Report repairs and safety concerns to supervisor promptly.

Skills

English communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Reading and writing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Riding mower

Weedeater

Grass edger

Chain saw

Leaf blower

Hedge trimmer

Pressure washer

Job description

Now Hiring! We want you on our team!!Helping People!Great Team!Amazing Culture!Potential to earn up to $300 in incentive bonuses!If that sounds great to you, come join our team, where our passion and purpose is to provide job skills training, a compassionate culture, and employment opportunities for disabled veterans and other people with disabilities! If you are an experienced Janitor, please consider applying for this position within our company.Job Summary:Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Rest Area Attendant is responsible for cultivating and caring for landscaping and grounds and maintaining the rest area's cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.***** Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities. *****Job Duties:Responsible for completing the on-site custodial and grounds contract work at the assigned location site and ensuring contract specifications are met. This includes but is not limited to cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning lunch/break rooms, collecting and removing trash, dusting, cleaning windows, climbing up ladders to clean, lawn mowing, raking, leaf blowing, picking up trash, grounds upkeep, trimming, etc.Assist with stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning if requested in the contract.Responsible for informing the Supervisor of any maintenance repair or service required immediately upon discovering the problem.Responsible for providing feedback to the Supervisor concerning success/problems associated with the contract.Responsible for providing reports, paperwork, and timecards to the Supervisor in a timely manner.Responsible for the health and safety of staff and all visitors at the assigned site.Ensuring that all hazardous materials/chemicals at the site are used properly and that all hazardous materials are disposed of as per proper procedures.Maintaining all required safety and first aid supplies; contacting the Supervisor to order replacements, as needed.Utilizing protective equipment, as needed, when performing the job (i.e., gloves, back braces, face shields, etc.).Responsible for maintaining supplies and custodial equipment according to OSHA standards and reporting any equipment damage to the Supervisor.Responsible for starting work when scheduled, dressing neatly and appropriately, and meeting job requirements.Responsible for maintaining satisfactory attendance and punctuality based on E.Q.U.I.P. policies and contract requirements.Responsible for assisting the Supervisor, Area Manager, and other applicable E.Q.U.I.P. supervisory staff with all other duties as assigned or requested.Cut/Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower, trim, and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.Plant flowers.Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.Remove stumps, fills holes, and apply grass seed as needed.Remove all landscaping debris.Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.Trim shrubs and pull weeds.Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping under supervisor guidance.Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.Water plants and grass.Required Experience & Qualifications:Must be at least 18 years old.High School Diploma or G.E.D.One year of relevant experience.The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and landscaping methods.Ability to determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.Ability to operate or learn to operate a riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools.The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and legs.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).The ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.The ability to stand and walk for extended periods in inclement weather.Ability to work safely and efficiently.Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment by company procedures and safety regulations.The ability to make repetitive movements.The ability to work in awkward postures.