Job Description:

Kinetic Potential (KP) is currently recruiting for a conscientious and dedicated Landscaper/Skilled labor.

The individual selected for this role will be responsible for performing manual work cleaning and maintaining residential facilities and grounds. The work involves a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks such as cutting grass, general landscaping and cleaning vacant units and common areas. Additionally, the Landscaper/Cleaner will be responsible for gutter and roof cleaning and pressure washing. The Landscaper/Cleaner will also learn and assist in a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved with general maintenance of housing units.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing manual labor including cleaning and will have some knowledge of landscaping.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in landscape maintenance work such as line trimmers and pruners.
• Operate mowers, tractors, trenchers, vehicles, and equipment.
• Water plants; mow grass; trim trees and bushes.
• Install bulk mulch, down-spouts, and sod, plant flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Rake leaves and clean walks, fields, courts, etc.
• Represent Landscaping in a positive manner.
• Mows and details all district grounds, including athletic fields and track facilities using mowing equipment and utility tractors.
• Assists with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• Collects and disposes of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from District facilities.
• Follows scheduled maintenance plan to care for trees and shrubs, including operation of power tools such as power pruners, chain saws, chippers, and power pole saws.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in order to travel regularly between work sites.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance methods, procedures and tools.
• Knowledge and ability to safely operate vehicles, tools and power equipment related to grounds maintenance including appropriate use and care of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to perform continual manual labor (bending, stooping, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, walking, holding hands above head, repetitive and vigorous use of appendages).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.