Job Information
Industrial Staffing Services Inc dba Equiliem Grounds Worker I in Princeton, New Jersey
Grounds Worker 1
Job Description
Pay Rate $22.00 per hour
Task/Activity:
* Operate and inspect a variety of light and heavy-duty mowers/grounds equipment: push-type/self-propelled power mowers.
* Maintain grounds equipment in good operating condition. Report faulty equipment to supervisor.
* Remove snow/ice from sidewalks/patios/entrances/roads/parking lots. Construct and dismantle snow fence/road signs/markers. Operate light/heavy-duty snow removal equipment.
* Prepare ground for seedling by filling/hand-grading/raking. Properly spread seed.
* Maintain/construct flowerbeds by arranging plantings/mulching/fertilizing.
* Hardscaping; including paver work, retaining walls, etc.
* Maintain area drainage by keeping catch basins, parking lot storm drains, and runoffs clean and free from obstructions.
* Maintain property appearance and safety by removing undergrowth/weeds/paper/fallen limbs/leaves/other debris.
* Properly prune trees/shrubs and perform minor tree surgery.
* Maintain and construct nature trails/trail bridges/softball fields.
* Perform assigned projects/tasks by working in/under unpleasant/hazardous conditions: use of ladders/flooding/odors/heat/cold/mud/rain/snow/lifting up to 50 pounds. Require overtime in maintenance schedules/emergency situations. All snow personnel are on "on-call" status during the snow season.
* Maintain the general cleanliness/appearance of equipment/physical surroundings.
Education:
* A High School diploma/an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Work Experience:
* 1-2 years of grounds experience is requested.
* Front end/ backhoe loader, skid-steer and snowplow experience preferred
* General commercial maintenance experience/ comparable skills preferred
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.