Laurel, MD, US,
20708
Full Time, Contractor
7 November 2024Job details
Description
This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Proof of disability is required (Individual(s) without a disability may apply also).
This position is located in Laurel, MD
The hourly rate is $23.81
The core working hours are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a standard work week should it be necessary.
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-paid contribution to health care coverage.
This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background checks and drug screening.
INTRODUCTION:
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, performs those mowing and tractor tasks necessary to meet contract specifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*1. Uses full-size tractors, including front-end loaders, riding mowers, and broadcast spreaders.
*2. Using a tractor-mounted skid steer spreader, applies lime, fertilizer, grass seed, herbicides, and pesticides.
*3. Performs large-scale mowing of the assigned work area.
*4. Reports any abnormalities in trees, shrubs, and grass.
*5. Performs basic maintenance and cleaning of all tractors and attachments.
*6. Reports any repairs/maintenance needed for tractors.
*7. Plows snow as needed.
*8. Follows all safety procedures.
*9. Maintains lawn in conformance with the specifications of the contract.
*10. Performs other landscape-related tasks as needed.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 50% of the work time and sit 50%. These requirements are necessary to operate tractors and vehicles and to perform grounds tasks, including pruning, weeding, and mulching; must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment, maintain repairs of tractors and performs grounds tasks, including planting and cutting trees. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and must be able to communicate with other workers/supervisors; must possess good vision and be able to differentiate colors.
Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature/weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
QUALIFICATIONS:
One to two years of tractor experience, preferably grounds-related. Prior experience with individuals with differing abilities and/or some supervisory experience is desired. One or two years’ general landscape experience with some familiarity with pesticides is desirable. Must have a clean driving record.
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviours
Motivation
Education
Experience
Licences & certifications
Required
Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)