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Location

New windsor, NY

Workplace

On-site

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12 hours ago

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LANDSCAPE CONTRACT WORKER - GROUNDS SERVICES


Location: New Widnsor, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p
Rate: $22.38
This is a seasonal Position
 
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
 
The Landscape Contract Worker maintains the grounds of the facility, 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 around 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 lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
 
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Plant Grass, flowers, trees and maintaining them utilizing hoses or activating sprinkler system.
Mow grass utilizing a commercial mower
Pick up and burn, or cart away, leaves, paper, or other litter
Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, or other structures
Removal of trash and recyclables

 
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Works as part of a team to ensure the requirements of the contract are fulfilled
Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
 

Previous landscaping experience or related training
Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail


Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
Good customer service skills
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to function as part of a cohesive team

EDUATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 

Previous Landscaping experience required

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
 

Capable of walking around the location to accomplish various tasks
Must be capable of standing for several hours
Must be able to withstand cold temperatures in the winter and warm temperatures in the summer. Position is based outdoors
Must be able to lift >20 lbs.
Must be able to push a shovel or other garden tool
Must be able to climb hills and embankments
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Must be able to reach overhead to get at higher locations

Must be willing to learn how to operate landscaping equipment