JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Worker

DEPARTMENT: Grounds Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Facility Operations Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Maintaining the outside grounds of the facility. Responsible for maintaining; lawns, shrubs, walkways, litter control, mowing, edging, fertilizing and watering. Using materials and equipment to ensure a quality appearance inside and out.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• One year previous experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of methods for maintaining the inside and outside grounds of the facility.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance; lawns, shrubs, walkways, litter control, mowing, edging, fertilizing and watering.
• Knowledge of materials, machines and processes to ensure a quality appearance inside and out.
• Valid Driver's License required.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains front and back of facility building areas, including out buildings, landscaping and litter control and other areas as assigned.
• Fertilizes, waters, mows and edges lawns.
• Trims and maintains shrubs and plant material (regardless of location).
• Removes waste material.
• Maintains the exterior of the building so as to present an attractive appearance.
• Responds to radio and pager calls for cleaning or maintenance of a designated area.
• Involved in special assignments which may include cleaning up excess water, unloading supplies, stocking supplies, boarding windows and completing emergency preparedness procedures.
• Complies with all property/departmental standards as they pertain to safety and security.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Constantly, 7-8 hours per shift
• Walking: Constantly
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently, up to 75-pounds
• Carrying: Frequently, up to 50-pounds
• Pushing: Frequently, up to 60-pounds
• Pulling: Occasionally, up to 60-pounds
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Bending: Occasionally
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Benefits Package
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation

Apply here at knightarmco.com/careers

Email our Recruiter at recruiter@knightarmco.com

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: 20% Outside: 80%

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight's policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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