Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Member is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with

year-round commercial landscaping maintenance services.

Responsibilities
Landscaping responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist Foreman in training on all aspects of landscape grounds management services.

• Digging planting raking watering andclean-up of landscapes.

• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.

• Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.

• May be asked to help in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed.

• May be asked to help with snow removal in winter months.

Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment:
Mowers - Push walk behind and ride.
Tillers aerators and slit seeders
Edgers string trimmers and chain saws
Backpack blowers and sprayers.
Hand tools such as shovels picks rakes and pruning tools.
On occasion wheel tractors

Required Skills:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees poison ivy pollen thorns and other environmental risks
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must wear sturdy shoes company uniforms and assigned PPE
• Must present yourself in a professional polite manner
• Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
• Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
• Must have valid NC Drivers license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
• Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
• Must comply with Blands policies and procedures
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Pay/Benefits Package

• $16 to $18 Hourly
• BCBS Health Insurance including Vision/Dental
• Paid Time Off (PTO)annually
• Company Matched 401K

Note

• As we continue to grow as a company all positions have significant opportunities for advancement. Providing the candidate meets the proper qualifications and ambitious work ethic.
• If this is not the right opportunity for you then please check out our available positions with Branches across the state in: Apex Corporate Apex Clayton Concord Main Charlotte East Charlotte Durham Greensboro Matthews Supply Wake Forest and Wilmington.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• Bland Landscaping Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.