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SEASONAL GROUNDS LABORER (DA)

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Greenbelt, MDTemporary$19.82/hrTracked 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$19.82/hr
Location
Greenbelt, MD
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The seasonal grounds laborer works under the Grounds Foreman to perform landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, snow removal, and operating various power equipment. The role is set aside for a person with a disability and pays $19.82 per hour for a Monday‑Friday schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lawn MowingTrimming and EdgingPruningRakingSnow ShovelingSalt SpreadingPlantingWateringDrainage CleaningPower Mower OperationSnow Blower OperationRoto Tiller OperationRiding Mower OperationChainsaw OperationHedge Trimmer OperationTractor Operation

Full job description

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: SEASONAL GROUNDSWORKER

INTRODUCTION

This is a set aside position for a person with a disability.

Under the supervision of the Grounds Foreman, performs those grounds tasks necessary to meet Landscape contract specifications.

The hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, paid at $19.82 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*1. Cuts lawns, using hand mower or power mower.

*2. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers and edging tools.

  1. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears.

*4. Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom.

  1. Shovels snow from walks and driveways.

  2. Spreads salt on public passage ways.

*7. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.

  1. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.

*9. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.

  1. May operate walking type power mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers or riding mowers.

  2. May operate chain saws, hedge trimmers and other hand held power operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut and dig.

  3. May use tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller.

  4. May perform a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed.

  5. Other duties as assigned.

*Essential Functions

EEO/AAP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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