Grounds Laborer

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday through FridayPay Rate: $22.50/hourJob Summary:Performs manual labor associated with performing grounds maintenance and landscaping operations for a business and other properties according to contract specification.

This position is seasonal.

The work will start on 1 April and go through Nov/Dec of each year.Essential Functions:


* Complies with all Agency policies and procedures and follows contract specifications


* Maintains areas that encompass building and facilities and including turf areas, ornamental shrubs, ground cover and trees.


* Maintains designated grounds at both APG and Edgewood locations


* Supports recreation and special events as required


* Identifies equipment and supplies needed for each job and transport them


* Follows all rules and regulations for driving on base and maintains valid driver's license


* Mows, weeds, trims, and edges lawn using walk behind, stand-on or ride-on movers and gasoline powered trimmers and edges around buildings, sidewalks, trees, landscape areas and other areas as directed


* Prunes trees and shrubs


* Removes tree limbs and stumps


* Establishes new landscape areas


* Installs new trees, shrubs and annual/seasonal flower beds as directed


* Plants and waters grass, trees, flowers, shrubs and installs sod


* Mulches around trees, flower beds, shrubs, lawns, and walls


* Applies fertilizer and lime only as directed


* Controls erosion by grading areas, constructs drainage ditches, and places protective landscape materials


* Removes leaves, trash, and debris and repair storm damage


* Cleans and clears ditches


* Removes leaves and yard waste and disposes of same as directed


* Opens/closes and maintains Water Features and Pond areas


* Sets up and maintains Courtyard areas


* Cleans up and maintains designated smoking areas


* Power washes sidewalks, building canopies, entrances and courtyards


* Uses and cares for equipment properly


* Complies with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards


* Passes and complies with all facility and security requirements and procedures


* Wears ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract

Secondary Functions:


* Take periodic inventories


* Clean and maintain equipment


* Perform other duties and tasks as needed



*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without noticePhysical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:


* Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time


* Ability to go up and down stairs and hills


* Ability to walk on uneven surfaces


* Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop


* Ability to work in various positions including kneeling or squatting position for extended periods of time


* Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 75 lbs.


* Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions
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