
Groundperson - NON-UNION (Deadline to apply 09/19/2026)
Fountain, COJob$17.89/hrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Groundperson gathers brush and debris, feeds it into a woodchipper, operates a chainsaw, and scans for hazards while maintaining equipment and vehicles. The role includes physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, and standing, and offers an entry‑level position with a starting hourly wage of $17.89.
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Description
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Groundperson
The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
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Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
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Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
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Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Starting hourly wage at $17.89 and paid weekly!
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Education & Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Entry-level position, no experience required.
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Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Driver's License Preferred, but not required
Physical Requirements:
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RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
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OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
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FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
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CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
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Important Information for Applicants:
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Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
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Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
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Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
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We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
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Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
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