Grounds Worker I & II- Commercial Landscaping & Grounds | Richmond, VA

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  • Location: Richmond, VA

  • Company: Soar365

for the Facilities Management Services Group for various customers throughout Greater Richmond Area DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the following tasks: trimming, edging and mowing grass/lawns; trimming of shrubs, hedges and trees; planting of shrubs, flowers and trees; landscape bed maintenance such as weed removal, installing mulch and watering; aerate, fertilize and overseed lawns ; prune and cut down trees (II only) ; collection and removal of leaves; general clean-up of properties to include construction sites; litter clean up on various properties and roadways; clean out and cleaning of houses; demolition of houses; installation and removal of security fencing; snow and ice removal; cleaning

of all associated equipment; other tasks as assigned.

Operates the following equipment: string trimmer; push mower; riding mowers (II only) ; back-pack blower; utility tractor ; chainsaw and pole saw; hedge trimmers; aerators; fertilizer spreader; tillers; generator; saws-all ; post driver ; snow blowers (II only) ; various hand tools including but not limited to: rakes, shovels, brooms, hand pruners, hand saw, loppers and small garden tools and other small hand tools; salt spreaders Adheres to all agency policies in governing safety, discrimination/harassment, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the agency's Human Rights plan.

Effectively works

with volunteers / interns in the business unit to achieve the mission of the organization while providing meaningful opportunities for the volunteer(s) / intern(s) to contribute in a manner they find rewarding.

Treating volunteers & interns as valuable members of the SOAR365 team. Other duties as assigned. Employee will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to do repetitious bending at the waist, kneeling, and overhead lifting. Ability to follow directions. Ability to operate and control small electric and gas operated tools such as the equipment listed above in a safe manner Ability to work in inclement weather including temperature extremes, rain, and snow.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S): Reports to Crew Leader, Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: A high school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience required. EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories Drug-Free Workplace

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