Landscaper

TalentBurst, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Landscaper
Pay Rate: $20.00/Hour on W2
Work Location: Nashville, TN 37214
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Work Mode: 100% Onsite
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Job Description
Position Summary
The Grounds Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of campus grounds and landscapes. The work includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Worker also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools. The Grounds Worker changes light bulbs, pressure washes surfaces, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, delivers supplies, materials, and equipment as needed. The work in this class involves maintaining grounds and facilities. Employees in this class normally work under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor, but their work is subject to frequent inspection and review. This is medium to heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal and high noise levels. Visual activity is required for use in measuring devices, operation of machines and operation of motor vehicles or equipment. The Grounds Worker will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Job Duties
Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, and walls
Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors, and other hand and power tools
Collects and disposes of outside trash and garbage
Provides proper upkeep of hard surfaces, storm drains, and other grounds features
Lays out and tends flower beds and other decorative vegetation
Plants, fertilizes, waters and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways
Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, and removes leaves from campus
Maintains driveways and parking lots
Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation systems, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry, pressure washers, and painting tools
Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work
Assist with maintenance and repairs of equipment, all buildings, structures and grounds
Assists with plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical work
Arranges facilities for special events and checks for safety hazards
Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
Complies with all campus safety policies and procedures
Applies all applicable OSHA and related safety requirements to all assigned work
Reports all accident and injuries in a timely manner
Performs related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent.
Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work.
General knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in general grounds and/or maintenance work
Knowledge of safety precautions applicable to operating grounds and/or maintenance equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
A valid driver's license

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

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