Grounds Maint. Laborer

Grounds Maintenance Laborers for the landscape season to perform landscape services. Qualified applicants should have a minimum of 1-year landscape experience, possess a valid driver's license, have a clean driving record, have reliable transportation to/from work, and be able to satisfactorily complete a background check.

Responsibilities:

· Mow and edge established lawns using power mowers and edgers;

· Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, saws, hedge or brush trimmers;

· Plant flowers, grass, shrubs, or bushes;

· Remove weeds from bedding areas;

· Water lawns, trees, and plants using portable sprinkler system, watering hose, or watering cans;

· Gather and remove litter and landscape debris;

· Ensure landscape maintenance is completed per the job specifications;

· Demonstrate proper use of landscape equipment;

· Perform minor equipment repairs (where applicable);

· Demonstrate courteous and professional customer service skills;

· Communicate clearly and effectively with crew members and supervisor;

· Make recommendations on how to efficiently service job sites

QUALIFICATIONS:

· One or more years of prior landscape maintenance experience (preferred)

· Must have reliable transportation to and from Job Site

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions.

· Must be able to pass background check.

Educational Requirements:

· H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

• Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Observe and comply with company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies at all times.
• Conform to all Safety Instructions given by those with a higher responsibility for Health and Safety.
• Report all hazards, potential hazards or dangerous situations, including damaged or mislaid personal protective equipment to your supervisor or Safety Representative.
• Report Environmental impacts, anything that results in a change to the Environment as a result of Valiant’s activities, products or services.
• Participate in the achievement of Valiant’s QHSE objectives and targets, both those at departmental and company level.

CORE VALUES

• INTEGRITY - Honesty, Trust and Respect in every situation
• EXCELLENCE - Performance, Effectiveness, Quality, and Safety in everything we do
• INNOVATION - Embracing new ideas and best practice in every service that we provide