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DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WOODLAWN MD. HOURS ARE 7 AM- 3 PM; M-F. This is a landscape maintenance position funded through the SSA’s Grounds Maintenance contract with Social Security. The government has the authority to use the person in this position for ‘utility type work.’ When not engaged directly by the government, the worker will be directed by the Site Manager. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the manager with the professional completion of contract requirements within allotted time.
Assist the manager in ensuring that safety policies and procedures are followed without exception.
Respond to the government’s service calls as necessary.
Responsible for all equipment used on contract, including care and safe operation, promptly reporting damage, losses, or maintenance requirements.
Blow debris off sidewalks and patios and remove fallen branches as needed.
Control weeds in planting beds and hard surfaces by hand weeding and with herbicide; prune and shear trees and shrubs; divide, transplant, and plant annuals and perennials; water plant material as needed.
Mowing and trimming as assigned.
Assist maintenance crews; mulch, remove leaves and remove snow as needed.
Policing grounds.
Assist with snow/ice removal.
Complete all agency required trainings for the position.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Landscape maintenance experience required (i.e. mowing, trimming, etc.)
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities helpful.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record necessary.
DOT certification required.
Drive an all-terrain utility vehicle.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds, push, pull, and carry a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies. Requires good physical coordination and stamina, many work locations are very steep.
All work is outdoors year-round. Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Assigned work is often dangerous and requires the use of many types of power equipment.
Work locations are often in hazardous locations including parking lots and roadways.
Required to work some evenings, weekends or holidays as required by SSA management and/or Arc manager.
QualificationsBehaviorsRequired
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MotivationsRequired
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
