About this opportunity
Melwood, Inc. lists this LANDSCAPING LEAD WORKER - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm opportunity in greenbelt, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Landscaping ForemanThis position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.Under the supervision of the Landscaping Foreman, performs those landscaping tasks necessary to meet contract specifications.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCuts lawns, using hand mower or power mowerTrims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers and edging toolsPrunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shearsRakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broomShovels snow from walks and drivewaysSpreads salt on public passage waysPlants grass, flowers, trees and shrubsWaters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler systemCleans out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rakeMay operate walking type power mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers or riding mowersMay operate chain saws, hedge trimmers and other hand held power operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut and digMay use tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn rollerPerforms a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completedPerforms other duties as assignedPHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONSThe incumbent must be able to stand 33%, walk 33% and sit 33% of the work time. These requirements are necessary to operate riding mowers to cut and trim grass, plant vegetation, rake, shovel, etc. He/she must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand; must be able to see and tell colors, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect groundwork and perform grounds tasks. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).QUALIFICATIONSAt least one year of experience in landscape maintenance work including experience in mowing with push mower and weeding. Must be able to work independently. Must have a valid drivers license. Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an Affirmative Action Plan in place.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
greenbelt, MD, 20771, US
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