Job Description
GROUNDS02042025 JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Laborer
Bargaining Unit Status: yes
FULL-TIME M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM with occasional Saturdays QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check, per company requirements.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions and responsibilities with minimal accommodations
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Grounds Maintenance Zone Managers
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY: - Perform general grounds maintenance duties as assigned by the crew leader and zone manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - May include operating string trimmers, edgers, blowers, push mowers or riding mowers
- May include mulching, pruning, weeding, planting or other general grounds maintenance tasks
- Perform all work as instructed by the crew leader and/or zone manager
- Use equipment only for work it was intended for in order to avoid damage to the equipment, the grounds, and other property
- Follow all safety rules and procedures
- Observe established break times and beginning and end of workday times
- Operate assigned equipment safely and in the manner it was intended, avoiding damage to the surroundings, people, other property, and the equipment itself. Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections for assigned equipment
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Physical stamina to work at least 8 hours per day.
- Work will be performed outdoors in all seasons
- Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather. Work is expected to continue in light rains.
- Employee should be able to operate hand tools and power equipment for up to 2 hours at a time on uneven and sometimes rough terrain.
- Employee should be able to move about on outdoor unfinished grounds, lawns, paved/finished surfaces, and inclines up to 45 degrees. Some moderate lifting (<50#) may be required. Work involves frequent bending, stooping, and twisting.
EMOTIONAL CAPACITIES: - Must be able to change routine in a positive manner.
- Must be able to follow through on assignments independently.
- Must have stable work behaviors on a daily basis.
- Must have adequate individual coping skills.
- Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
- Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decision even in emergency situations.
- Must be able to exercise good judgment in an effort to maintain a safe work environment.
Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including "disabled veterans" or veterans with service-connected disabilities, "are encouraged to apply.” All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, female, minority or in another protected group. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Phoenix internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration. Condition of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. First Consideration: Current members working on the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local Union #366, on RSA Janitorial contract will receive first consideration. Second Consideration: Phoenix internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive next consideration after incumbent contract employees.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Outdoor, Gangs, Saturday,