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less thanp>Established in Austin in 1958, Goodwill Central Texas, a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, has become a multi-dimensional non-profit deeply entwined with business and job growth, the environment, and the overall spirit of Central Texas. Goodwill empowers more than 13,000 people each year, helping them fulfill their potential, improve the lives of their families, and contribute to the growth of the community. Goodwill, in collaboration with an extensive network of practical, thoughtful assistance-providers, actively strives to broaden its scope of education, job training, and business services in alignment with the core mission of less thanem>generating lifelong connections to workless than/em>less thanem>.less than/em>less than/p>less thanp>less thanbr>POSITION SUMMARY:less thanbr>Landscape and or maintain groundsusing hand / power tools or equipment. Landscape performs a variety of tasks: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler repair and installation.less than/p>less thanp>less thanbr>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:less than/p>less thanul>less thanli>Within six months, must become familiar with principles of Servant Leadership and demonstrate rudimentary understanding to demonstrate development and aptitude.less than/li>less thanli>Clean and maintain the grounds: cut lawn using hand mower or power mower, trim and edge around perimeters, trim shrubs, and keep all sidewalks clean of debris.less than/li>less thanli>Ensure quality checks are performed on the grounds and irrigation systems. Maintain machinery and equipment by providing preventive care and minor adjustments Records lawn care services rendered, materials used and charges incurred.less than/li>less thanli>Maintain, and provide weekly reports groundskeeper orders requested and completed as well as on maintenance tasks assigned.less than/li>less thanli>Ensure all methods and procedures are conducted in a safe and hazard- free approach including handling fertilizers, chemical and tools.less than/li>less thanli>May perform a variety of laboring duties grounds keeping, / maintenance laborer as needed.less than/li>less thanli>Demonstrate ethics and comply with Corporate Compliance Program.less than/li>less than/ul>less thanp>less thanbr>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:less than/p>less thanul>less thanli>Perform other duties as directed and required.less than/li>less than/ul>less thanp>less thanbr>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:less than/p>less thanul>less thanli>Ability to perform simple math computations.less than/li>less thanli>Ability to bend and lift 35 pounds frequently.less than/li>less thanli>Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift).less than/li>less thanli>Adhere to work schedule.less than/li>less thanli>Demonstrate respect for diversity of thought among team members.less than/li>less thanli>Demonstrate maturity of practice related to basic work rules and safety requirements.less than/li>less than/ul>less thanp>less thanbr>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:less than/p>less thanul>less thanli>High School Diploma/GED.less than/li>less thanli>Previous experience working in landscape / grounds keeping.less than/li>less thanli>Irrigation Inspector Certificationless than/li>less thanli>Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.less than/li>less than/ul>less thanp>less thanbr>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:less than/p>less thanp>less thanbr>$11.00/hour depending on experience and qualifications.less than/p>less thanp>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,less thanbr>sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age,less thanbr>marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.less than/p>
