SEASONAL GROUNDS LABORER (DA)

Melwood Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Groundsworker to assist with landscaping tasks. This role involves cutting lawns, trimming edges, pruning plants, and ensuring that the grounds meet high standards of maintenance. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, have experience with various landscaping tools, and be able to perform physical tasks efficiently. This position is perfect for individuals seeking a rewarding seasonal role that contributes to the beautification of the environment. Join a team that values dedication and hard work in maintaining beautiful landscapes.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Ability to operate various landscaping tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cut lawns and maintain landscape contract specifications.
• Plant, water, and care for grass, flowers, and shrubs.
• Perform snow removal and other seasonal grounds tasks.

Skills

Lawn Care

Trimming and Edging

Pruning

Cleaning and Sweeping

Snow Removal

Planting

Watering

Operating Power Tools

Tools

Hand Mower

Power Mower

Edging Tools

Shears

Snow Blower

Riding Mower

Tractor

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: SEASONAL GROUNDSWORKER

INTRODUCTION

This is a set aside position for a person with a disability.

Under the supervision of the Grounds Foreman, performs those grounds tasks necessary to meet Landscape contract specifications.

The hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cuts lawns, using hand mower or power mower.
2. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers and edging tools.
3. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears.
4. Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom.
5. Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
6. Spreads salt on public passage ways.
7. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
8. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
9. Clears out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.
10. May operate walking type power mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers or riding mowers.
11. May operate chain saws, hedge trimmers and other hand-held power operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut and dig.
12. May use tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller.
13. May perform a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

EEO/AAP

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)