Grounds Maint Laborer

h2Pay Rate/h2$25.55 per hour h2Telecommute Status/h2Onsite h2Announcement/h2 pPRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:/p h2AbilityOne/h2N/A h2Job Description/h2 pstrongPRIDE Industries/strong /p pstrongJob Description/strong /p pstrong /strong /p p /p pstrongJob:  /strongGrounds Maint Laborer/p pstrongJob Code:  /strongAA319 Grounds Maint Laborer/p pstrongSCA Occup:/strong 11210 Laborer, Grounds Maintenance/p pstrongSalary Grade:/strong Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement /p pstrongFLSA Status:  /strong Non-Exempt/p pstrongApproval Date: /strong November 2020/p p /p p /p pstrongSUPERVISES:/strong /p p There are no direct reports with this position. /p p /p p /p pstrongPOSITION SUMMARY:  /strong /pUnder close supervision, Grounds Maintenance Laborer/Gardener maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots of assigned facilities. Employees in this job perform work to assure grounds are maintained in safe and pristine condition. This job class requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies and equipment and the ability to perform landscaping job functions in a safe and timely manner.  p /p pstrongTYPICAL DUTIES: /strong /p1. *Mows lawns with walking-types or riding mowers. Aerates and removes thatch.2. *Uses a weed eater, and pulls weeds and maintains flower beds.3. *Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.4. *Trims hedges and shrubs, edges around walks, flower beds, buildings and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools to maintain overall appearance of landscape vegetation and grounds.5. *Prunes shrubs and trees using shears and saws.6. *Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues.7. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.8. May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure that vegetation is properly irrigated.9. May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.10. May be required to drive company pick-up or small dump truck.11. May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.12. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. May include snow removal, surface salting, and repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.  pstrong* /strongDenotes Essential Job Function /p p /p p /p pstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/strong /p• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials;• Proper use of PPE;• Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned;• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;• Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks;• Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills. p /p p /p pstrongEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:/strong /p p High School Diploma or GED/p p /p p /p pstrongCERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: /strong /p pThe following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:/p pValid Driver's License /p p /p p /p pstrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: /strong /pEmployees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: • Standing and walking• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling• Lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds• Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower p /p p /p pstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT: /strong /p pMajority of work is performed on job sites, in an environment using grounds maintenance tools, mechanical and electrical equipment. Employees may be exposed to uneven surfaces, toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required./p p /p p /p pstrongDISCLAIMER: /strong /p pThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors. /p p /p p /p pstrongemAt PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time./em/strong  /p h2How to Apply/h2 pIf you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at  www.prideindustries.com/p p /p pVisit our website to learn more!/p p /p pPRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws./p p /p pThank you/p