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Description
Type: Full-time
Exemption: Non-exempt
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Ground Maintenance Laborer is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of grounds and facilities assigned under the Okeechobee Waterways contract. This position performs a variety of landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, facility upkeep, and general labor tasks while operating equipment safely and efficiently. Employees are expected to work independently and as part of a team while providing exceptional customer service and supporting the mission of Gulfstream Goodwill Industries.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns using commercial walk-behind and riding mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
2. Trim hedges, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation to maintain a neat and professional appearance.
3. Plant, water, fertilize, and maintain turf, flowers, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
4. Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
5. Remove litter, leaves, branches, and debris from assigned properties.
6. Load, unload, transport, and organize equipment, tools, and materials.
7. Assist with repairs and maintenance of fences, signs, benches, gates, sidewalks, and other grounds-related structures.
8. Perform general cleaning of parking lots, sidewalks, facilities, restrooms, and work areas as assigned.
9. Conduct daily inspections of assigned equipment and report maintenance needs or safety concerns.
10. Operate equipment safely and follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
11. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing assigned duties.
12. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
13. Provide courteous and professional customer service to clients, visitors, and coworkers.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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OTHER DUTIES
路 Support Gulfstream Goodwill Industries' mission and values.
路 Attend required meetings and training sessions.
路 Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and contract requirements.
路 Assist with emergency response or storm cleanup operations when necessary.
Requirements
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to follow written and 聽聽聽聽聽verbal instructions.聽
- Ability to work independently 聽聽聽聽聽with minimal supervision.聽
- Ability to safely operate 聽聽聽聽聽commercial landscape equipment.聽
- Basic knowledge of grounds 聽聽聽聽聽maintenance practices.聽
- Strong attention to detail.聽
- Ability to work effectively as 聽聽聽聽聽part of a team.聽
- Reliable attendance and 聽聽聽聽聽punctuality.聽
- Valid Florida Driver's License 聽聽聽聽聽preferred or required when operating company vehicles.聽
- Ability to qualify under the 聽聽聽聽聽company's vehicle insurance policy when driving is required.聽
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Employees may be required to safely operate and use:
- Commercial walk-behind and riding 聽聽聽聽聽mowers聽
- Zero-turn mowers聽
- String trimmers (weed eaters)聽
- Hedge trimmers聽
- Backpack blowers聽
- Edgers聽
- Chainsaws (if authorized)聽
- Hand tools聽
- Wheelbarrows聽
- Pressure washers聽
- Personal Protective Equipment 聽聽聽聽聽(PPE)聽
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and walk for 聽聽聽聽聽extended periods throughout the workday.聽
- Ability to frequently bend, 聽聽聽聽聽stoop, kneel, squat, climb, and reach.聽
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and 聽聽聽聽聽pull up to 50 pounds.聽
- Ability to safely load and unload 聽聽聽聽聽equipment and materials.聽
- Ability to work outdoors for 聽聽聽聽聽extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, 聽聽聽聽聽rain, wind, and other environmental elements.聽
- Ability to work on uneven 聽聽聽聽聽terrain, slopes, and around waterway environments.聽
- Ability to perform repetitive 聽聽聽聽聽motions involving the hands, arms, shoulders, and back.聽
- Ability to safely wear required 聽聽聽聽聽Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).聽
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is performed primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to:
- High temperatures and humidity聽
- Rain and inclement weather聽
- Dust, pollen, insects, and vegetation聽
- Loud equipment noise聽
- Moving vehicles and machinery聽
- Uneven ground and slippery surfaces聽
Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety procedures and use required PPE at all times.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact: (561) 848-7200 or HR@goggi.org
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