Summary
The Maintenance and Lawn Care team member will assist the maintenace team with general property, building maintenance and lawn care at various company properties. Duties include maintaining of the lawns, driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, or any other public areas, maintenance of property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
- Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
- Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
- Install and position (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
- Asisst and removal of daily trash removal from all public exterior areas as needed
- Performs lawn mowing, trimming, edging
- Assist with Spring & Fall cleanup
- Assist with basic tree and bush trimming
- Snow removal (When applicable)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
- General knowledge of daily maintenance grounds keeping/landscaping
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas.
- Ability to perform multiple job functions and tasks with minimum supervision.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with other employees, management, visitors, outside contractors, and the general public.
- Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Physical Demands and Abilities
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate standard power tools and equipment according to safety specifications.
- Ability to use fingers and hands to handle, feel, or reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Ability to see things up close and at a distance, discern colors, and have depth perception.
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will be able to understand.
- Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and generate appropriate solutions or responses.
- Ability to analyze a situation and select the appropriate course of action on matters involving significant risks or consequences.
- Ability to operate standard business equipment such as a fax, computer, printer, copier, etc.
- Ability to travel to other locations.
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule that at times may include late working hours or weekend hours.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or the equivalent.
- Six (6) months working experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
- Valid Kentucky Driver’s License and the ability to maintain a driving record in good standing
Other Requirements
- Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work and while engaged in any work related activities.
Note
This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
EOE
We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.