Temporary Lawn Maintenance Associate-2

Job Locations US-AR-Bentonville

Requisition ID 2024-1892

# of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Facilities Management

Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Temporary Lawn Maintenance Associate.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associatesTHRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:
- a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
- an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
- fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement

About the Position
This 6-month assignment will run from April through October. The Temporary Lawn Maintenance Associate will work 40 hours per week and will be paid hourly.

What you will do
You will work closely with the Manager, Maintenance Services in maintaining lawns, property and trails to the highest standard as assigned by the Manager, Maintenance Services.

Responsibilities

Lawn and Property Maintenance
- Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, vehicles, chain saws, electric clippers, and pruning saws
- Mow or edge lawns using power mowers or edgers
- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls
- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes
- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chainsaws
- Gather and remove litter
- Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools
- Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features

Trail Maintenance
- Perform all aspects of trail maintenance and construction as assigned by supervisor
- Perform rehabilitation and restoration on heavily impacted and temporarily inactive sections of trail
- Clear brush and fallen logs from trail corridor
- Clean and repair both natural and rock drains
- Inspect bridges made from native or other available materials
- Maintain trail features such as causeways, riprap and rock armor structures, and cribbing trail tread

Who we are looking for

Qualifications required for your success
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment
- Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Valid Driver's License
- Fluent in English

Mental, physical, and communication demands
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
- Must frequently bend, grip, and be flexible to do so
- Regularly required to stand and walk
- Strong data entry skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
- Requires working alone or with minimal supervision - must be self-motivated
- Requires patience and tact when working with people in emotional or tense situations

Personal attributes that support your success
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
- You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
- You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
- A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
- A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
- You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Benefits Information* (Colorado positions only)

Compensation Range: $20.00/Hour

Temporary associates are ineligible for paid time off and health and retirement benefits but will be covered under worker's compensation insurance during the temporary assignment duration and while performing activities within their assigned duties.

*This information is provided to comply with Colorado Law


To Apply:

https://walton-enterprises.icims.com/jobs/1892/temporary-lawn-maintenance-associate-2/job?mode=view

or contact

Amanda Williams at: amanda.williams@weioffice.com



About the Property Management Department

The Property Management team assists the family members with all property related activities including acquisition, design, and development. They manage a variety of properties including both personal and commercial real estate, vehicles, equipment, and other property related assets throughout the country. The Property Management team also supports the Walton Family Foundation and Walton Enterprises office buildings.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton's family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.