LANDSCAPER I (FULL TIME)

Landscaper ICultivates and maintains landscaping and grounds surrounding campus buildings. Essential duties and responsibilities:Cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, trimming and edging around flower beds, walks and walls.Plants flowers, pulls weeds, repairs structures and maintains outside of buildings as needed.Sweeps walkway of debris and cuts down tree limbs that are posing a danger.Rakes, mulches and prunes the grounds as needed.Decorates gardens with stones and plants.Plants seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees and shrubs.Uses gardening tools to apply mulch for protection.Attaches wires from planted trees to support stakes.Utilizes hand-operated construction equipment.Follows standard operating procedures for assigned tasks and projects; follows all safety protocol.Attends training as required.Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment.Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time.Working conditions:Extensive driving, walking and equipment operation. Exposure to: extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers, pollen producing environment, paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation: 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home ProgramFull-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice and facility management industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: are accepted on an ongoing basis.ESFM maintains a drug-free workplace.