Grounds Maintenance Laborer / Operator

Grounds Laborer

The Grounds Laborer is responsible for all grounds maintenance tasks related to the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Punctuality. Must be able to show up on time and work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Operating small equipment, such as commercial walk behind mowers, string trimmers, back blowers etc.
• Mowing of all turfgrass areas on campus
• Seasonal planting of flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Apply herbicides to unwanted weeds in mulch beds, sidewalks, and roadways.
• Prepare mulch beds with edge and mulch to planting beds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.
• Keep grounds, roads, and curbs clear of trash and debris at all times.

Snow Removal :

Qualifications :

The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity / VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.