Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker

General Info

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. - National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: Manhattan, Kansas

Pay: $22.87/hr. plus fringe benefit of $9.87/hr.

Hours: Monday to Friday - Time TBD

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefit - 401(k) with match
• Disability Insurance

Job Description

• 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;
• Picks up and carts away leaves, paper, or other litter;
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovels, snow blower
• Spreads salt or equivalent on walkways, driveways, and parking lots;
• Repairs and paints 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;
• Perform work and/or duties as directed in areas other than Grounds Laborer/Helper.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Employees may be subject to immunization and testing requirements pursuant to Client and current Company requirements.
• Employees must meet the requirements of the federal credentialing process to access the facility, which includes but is not limited to, obtaining facility access (aka PIV card, smart card, access card, badge) and meeting ongoing training and access requirements.
• Employees may be required to participate in the select agent program which would include additional background investigations, training, and performing work in a bio containment facility, as well as meeting ongoing program requirements to maintain eligibility and compliance.

Company Info

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. ( is a 350-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.