Yard Maintenance Worker

Williams Lumber; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck, NY is seeking a part-time Yard Maintenance Worker to help keep the lumber yard, buildings, and grounds clean, orderly, and safe. Responsibilities include debris removal, sweeping, and basic repairs.

This role requires basic hand tool use, a mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow instructions while working independently. Previous yard maintenance or lumber experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to use basic hand tools and operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform small repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize assigned tasks, and work independently.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform hands-on work.
• Previous maintenance, groundskeeping, or lumber yard experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of debris, litter, scrap materials, and discarded packaging throughout the yard.
• Sweep warehouses, storage buildings, work areas, and other designated spaces.
• Collect, sort, and remove cull lumber—damaged or not sellable—as directed.
• Empty trash containers and dumpsters using approved procedures and equipment.
• Weed-whack and manually remove weeds around buildings, fences, storage areas, and other parts of the property.
• Keep walkways, entrances, loading areas, and access routes clear of debris and obstructions.
• Perform minor repairs and basic upkeep of buildings, fixtures, and yard facilities as trained.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and repairs needing additional assistance to supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required PPE.
• Perform other related maintenance and cleanup duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Dependability

Lumber yard experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Grounds maintenance tools

Job description

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Yard Maintenance Worker

Part Time Manual Labor Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2798

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Annually

Position Summary:The Yard Maintenance Worker helps keep the lumber yard, buildings, and grounds clean, orderly, and safe. Responsibilities include debris removal, sweeping, handling unsellable lumber, emptying waste containers, controlling weeds, and performing minor repairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of debris, litter, scrap materials, and discarded packaging throughout the yard.
• Sweep warehouses, storage buildings, work areas, and other designated spaces.
• Collect, sort, and remove cull lumber—lumber that is damaged or otherwise not sellable—as directed.
• Empty trash containers and designated dumpsters using approved procedures and appropriate equipment.
• Weed-whack and manually remove weeds around buildings, fences, storage areas, and other parts of the property.
• Keep walkways, entrances, loading areas, and access routes clear of debris and obstructions.
• Perform minor repairs and basic upkeep of buildings, fixtures, and yard facilities within the employee’s training and ability.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, and repairs requiring additional assistance to the supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related maintenance and cleanup duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to use basic hand tools and operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform small repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize assigned tasks, and work independently.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to perform hands‑on work.
• Previous maintenance, groundskeeping, or lumber yard experience preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The position involves indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Duties require standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying debris, lumber, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 80 pounds occasionally. Appropriate equipment or assistance must be used when handling materials that exceed these limits or cannot be safely handled independently due to their size or shape.

Essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.