Grounds and Tractor Operator

Job Description

Job Description

FORA

Fora is a nonprofit organization advancing inclusion for individuals with disabilities by building pathways to meaningful work in integrated settings, transforming lives while supporting independence and growth.

Learn more: teamfora.org

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the AbilityOne Program, one of the largest sources of employment in the United States for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.

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About Fora

Work changes everything. We make it happen.

Since 1996, we’ve connected individuals with disabilities to meaningful employment by partnering with

organizations that expect both performance and purpose. We are a multi-region workforce model

supporting operations across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our teams are integrated into daily operations, maintaining facilities, supporting office functions,

managing mailrooms, and more.

We operate across a wide range of services, including facilities support, administrative operations,

warehouses, call center services, and other essential functions.

At Fora, employment is more than a job. It’s a foundation for independence, confidence, and dignity,

expanding what’s possible in the workplace and beyond, and shaping how we work every day.

Position Summary

Responsible for operating tractors and grounds maintenance equipment to maintain lawns, landscapes, roadways, and outdoor facilities in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.

Essential Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Keep green areas properly maintained and clean according to the landscaping plan. This includes: operating the tractor, trimmer, trim and collecting the grass, and depositing it in the established place according to the contract.
• Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, grass tractor, pressure washer, and other landscaping equipment.
• Remove and throw away all types of solid waste and recycling. You must transfer the same (solid waste and recycling) to the assigned area, according to the contract where you are providing services.
• Responsible for verifying tractor maintenance to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order before use. Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, or damage to the vehicles to Supervisor.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or washing machinery.
• Responsible for applying and/or spreading herbicides onto green areas.
• Responsible for adding water to green areas as needed in all areas of the contract.
• Use hand tools and other types of machinery required for performing landscaping duties such as: shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Correctly use Personal Protective Equipment. For example: masks, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, back brace belt, etc.
• Keep your storage area clean, organized and stocked at all times.
• Clean the equipment and tools used. If you observe any difficulty or problem with any work equipment, you must immediately notify your Supervisor.
• Lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Aspire to the highest possible standard of excellence in the performance of your job responsibilities.
• Make good use and management of the transportation provided by the company to travel internally for exclusive work reasons within the contract.
• Perform any type of service required by the contract and established by your immediate supervisor.

• Participate in supervision meetings, training, and required safety programs.
• Follow all policies outlined in the site procedures manual and Fora Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and unsafe conditions.
• Report concerns regarding safety, harassment, or discrimination to a supervisor, operations manager or HR.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Commitment to TCS mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Environment

• Office building, interaction with building customers and the public.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities

throughout the application process and throughout employment.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential

job functions, or access employment benefits, please contact Vocational Services or Human Resources

Departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fora is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and

respect.

Fora provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with

applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,

religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression,

sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital

status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.