Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ädelbrook is committed to being the premier resource for children, families, and communities to meet the needs of youth and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other behavioral and developmental challenges. Through collaboration, both internally and externally, we will utilize our expertise to provide high quality, comprehensive, data-driven, person-centered services with compassion. By building trust in a safe and nurturing environment, we will help those we serve find a future filled with achievement, dignity, happiness, and hope.

Job Summary:

The Adelbrook Landscaper performs all duties required to maintain the property, grounds, and vehicles owned or leased in accordance with OSHA safety regulations, agency, licensing, and accrediting agencies’ standards. Reports to the Maintenance Manager. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under supervision and direction of the Maintenance Manager, maintains all agency properties, grounds, and vehicles used for such.  This is a full-time, hourly position. Overtime may be offered/mandated.   

Possesses specific knowledge in most of the following areas:

• Plants grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting and other design features.
• Digs trenches and levels ground
• Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
• Applies mulch, fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning.
• Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.
• Maintains and inventory of agency tools.
• Waters lawns and gardens.
• Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
• Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas.
• Operates snow removal equipment and shovels walkways.
• Works with other maintenance crew and constructions specialists as needed.
• Displays exemplary role modeling at all times, on the job and when in contact with the children being served.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

Must be able to follow detailed instructions. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and other service providers. Must have the manual dexterity, physical strength and stamina to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50lbs. Must be able to demonstrate exemplary attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Must be a self-motivator and have the ability to work independently. Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. High school diploma is preferred.

Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.

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