Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Lawn Care and Landscape Associate

Summary

Responsible for directing the efforts of lawn care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
Operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Plan landscaping projects, including mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and trimming.
Mow lawns with riding and self-propelled walk behind mowers.
Prune trees and shrubs.
Trim bushes, pull weeds, and edge lawns using a variety of machines.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred but not required.
Previous landscaping/lawn care experience required.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to warehouse operations.
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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Lawn Care and Landscape Associate - Van Wert

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