LANDSCAPE CONTRACT WORKER
Description
Job Title: Landscape Contract Worker
Location: Newburgh, NY
Rate $21.73
PT or per-diem Available
Hours: Roughly 7:30a-4pm
Individuals with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply
This is a NYSID contract which means Individuals with a disability, and Vets, are strongly encouraged to apply as this is part of a program which seeks to employ and promote individuals who have a disability.
Job Description:
The Grounds Maintenance Contract Worker maintains the grounds of the facility, repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, 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 lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
In this role you will:
-plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system,
-pick up and burn or cart away leaves, paper or other litter.
-removing snow from walks, driveways, roads or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
-spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
-repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
-assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
-Previous landscaping experience or related training
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