Grounds Labor

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Salary Range: $22.99-$26.99

Job Summary:

The Grounds Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding a business or building, including snow removal tasks during winter seasons.

Responsibilities:

• Perform grounds-keeping and building maintenance duties, including snow removal during winter.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower; trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitoes, wasps, ticks, and others.
• Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
• Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to prevent slipping.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other tasks.
• Sweep walkways of debris.
• Cut down tree limbs as needed.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment used in grounds-keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and lawn furniture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Must also be able to concentrate on their tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information is also essential.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions for this position may vary and require manual labor, including snow removal duties during winter seasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.