LABORER, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (DA) 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
LABORER, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (DA) 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Job Description
INTRODUCTION
- This position is set aside for a person with a disability
- Proof of disability is required prior to interview
- The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm M-F
- The hourly wage is $18.88
- This position is located at the Department of Energy in Germantown MD
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Trims and edges around walks flower beds and walls using clippers and edging tools.
2. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears.
3. Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom.
4. Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
5. Spreads salt on public passage ways.
6. Plants grass flowers trees and shrubs.
7. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
8. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts using shovel and rake.
9. May operate walking type power mowers snow blowers or roto tillers.
10. May operate chain saws hedge trimmers and other hand held power operated tools to prune cultivate shovel trim cut and dig.
11. Performs a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 70% and sit 30% of the work time. These requirements are necessary to operate power equipment and mowers plant vegetation rake shovel etc. He/she must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 100 pounds climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl reach and handle in order to load and unload materials and equipment; must be able to communicate with other workers/supervisors; must possess good vision and be able to differentiate colors as driving and operating power equipment may be required. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature/weather conditions dust dirt fumes or flying objects (grass).
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least one year of experience in landscape maintenance work including experience in mowing with push mower and weeding. Should be able to provide own transportation to work site. Must be able to work independently. Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks including E-Verify are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an Affirmative Action Plan in place.
Employment Type
Full-Time
