Job Description
AmeriStaff is currently seeking an experienced Grounds Maintenance to fill an opening with a company that is in Martinsville, Va. The ideal candidate should have maintenance experience.
Benefits of the Grounds Maintenance: • Sunday-Saturday.
• 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Pay: $13.00 per hour.
Requirements of the Grounds Maintenance:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintenance experience.
• Driver's license.
Responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance:
• Care of established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Move and edge lawns using power mowers and edgers.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch and pine needles for protection using gardening tools.
• Ensure all flowering plants, ground-covering foliage, trees, shrubs are pruned and manicured accordingly.
• Ensure all mulch beds and landscaped areas are free of weeds and debris.
• Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
• Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas as appropriate.
• Uses hand and power tools for landscaping maintenance and in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
• Participates in general cleaning, and repair work. Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, and clean floors.
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified procedures.
• Replenishes restroom supplies.
• Maintain the overall condition of the building and grounds.
• Perform preventive building maintenance duties.
• Perform routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, and leaking faucets.
• Participate in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
• Perform routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Assemble and move furniture, hang pictures, set up and tear down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer system & programs, cellular phone.  Microsoft Office suite knowledge preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: $13.00 (minimum) DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: 401K, Dental, Holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Sick Leave, Vacation Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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