Grounds Maintenance

Company: King George, LLC
Location: Millington
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - LABORER, GROUNDS MAINTENANCEGeneral Responsibilities - The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges arounds walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper or other litter; removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas, repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. This Worker assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.Qualifications & Experience: Requires 1-2 years' experience or equivalent training. Must be able to read and write English, have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Must be able to successfully complete a CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.Physical Requirements: High volume work requires a day-in and day-out, consistently high quality, high output volume of productivity. In an 8-hour day, must be able to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand and walk; use hands for repetitive pushing, pulling, and single grasp motion; and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds; and move objects in excess of 100 pounds. Must have the abilities to load and unload trucks safely, climb and carry ladders, and travel by company automobile to work location.Mental Requirements: Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision. Must be able to deal with others in a diplomatic and positive manner.

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