Laborer - Grounds/Landscaping

General Info
Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. - NIOSH - Cincinnati, Ohio

Minimum Experience: 2 years of commercial/industrial lawncare/landscape

Certification: Commercial Applicators License (preferred)

Pay: $27.49/hour plus fringe benefit of $14.30/hr. ($8.80 H&W/$5.50 401(k) contribution)

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefit
• Disability Insurance
• Holidays and Vacation

Job Description

• Maintains facility grounds, repairs structures and maintains equipment.

  Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers.
  • Trim hedges and edge around walks, flower beds, driveways, wells, etc. using hedge trimmers, clippers, chain saws, and edging tools.
  • Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
  • Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
  • Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
  • Water lawns and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler systems.
  • Pick up and cart away leaves, paper, or other litter.
  • Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovels, snow blower or truck plow.
  • Spreads salt or equivalent on walkways, driveways, and parking lots.
  • Repairs and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
  • Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
  • Cleans comfort stations, workshop areas, parking lots, etc. of all debris by sweeping, washing, mopping, polishing, etc.
  • Maintain written and electronic records, document actions and present written progress reports.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
  • Must be able to climb ladders (step, extension, straight, etc.) up to 40 ft.
  • Must be able to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs. for 20 ft if required.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel as needed.

  Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as, but not limited to, gloves, harnesses, respirators, hardhats, protective clothing, etc., if required.

  This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform.  The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties and training as dictated by their supervisors.

Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years experience with commercial-type lawn care equipment
• Commercial Applicators License, preferable 
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and subsequent random drug screening
• Must be able to lift and carry 80 lbs.
• Must be able to use ladders (step, extension, straight, etc.)
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, etc. for planting, working on equipment, snow removal, etc.

Company Info

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc., is a 380-associate facilities management firm. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FSE offers a very stable work environment. Our goal of 35+ years remains the same: satisfy the customer and continuously improve. If you are looking for a nurturing company that puts the customer and the employee first, then please submit your resume for consideration.

• All resumes will be kept in strict confidence
• We are an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer: including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Mission Statement

In a corporate culture of positive reinforcement, we will produce excellence by continuously finding better ways to serve our client as we would wish to be served. 

Vision Statement

In a nurturing corporate climate where families are valued and continuous improvement is a way of life, we will treat our customer and our fellow employees as we would wish to be treated so that we will continue to be our customer’s contractor of choice.

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• No relocation assistance is available
• Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is a federal contractor and is required to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (which supersedes state laws to include cannabis). Employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen, random drug and alcohol screenings, and background/reference checks.