Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Member is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with

year-round commercial landscaping maintenance services.

Responsibilities Landscaping responsibilities include but are not limited to

Assist Foreman in training on all aspects of landscape grounds management services. Digging, planting, raking, watering and clean-up of landscapes. Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks. Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day. May be asked to help in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed. May be asked to help with snow removal in winter months.

Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment

• Mowers - Push, walk behind and ride.
• Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders
• Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
• Backpack blowers and sprayers.
• Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
• On occasion wheel tractors

Required Skills

Required Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis Ability to work outside in all weather conditions Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks Must be able to work with minimal supervision Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred) Must be able to pass a criminal background check Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures Must be able to pass a criminal background check

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