Laborer, Roads and Grounds On-call (seasonal) - Satellite Services, Inc.

The Laborer, Roads and Grounds, Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.). Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools. Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. Picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper or other litter. Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower. Spreads salt on walkways and other areas. Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. These duties and others as assigned must be performed within the performance and the scope of safety as established by regulation standards or by company policy.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

The incumbent performs works primarily in a setting out of doors and must be able to frequently stand, walk, and sit during extended periods. These requirements are necessary to operate riding mowers to cut and trim grass, plant vegetation, rake, shovel, etc. He/she must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and 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 alert oneself to safety hazards and have a method of communication so that the individual and those around can understand and respond; must be able to see and tell colors, as driving and operating power equipment is required. Exposure to various temperatures and weather including snow, rain, wind, dust, dirt and the like. Vison and hearing must be within normal parameters with or without correction.

Required Job Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Security Clearance (or ability to obtain upon hire) 
• At least one year of experience in Landscape maintenance work including snow removal (manuel/shovel), maintaining walkways (ice/slush),  and mowing with push mower and weeding. 
• Must be able to work independently.
• Experience in operating small trucks and grounds equipment

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Work Schedule:

• **This is an On-Call Position and is seasonal/temporary in nature.
• Could require 40 hours per week or more dependant on weather.
• Various shifts, which may include Saturdays and Sundays

Satellite Services Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are also committed to utilizing recruitment efforts towards and to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.