LEAD WORKER - LANDSCAPE Job at Melwood in Baltimore

LEAD WORKER, GROUNDS

Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - [June - August]

7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Salary: $23.30 per hour

The Grounds Lead Worker is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of the workers engaged in the daily operation of landscaping activities, and the performance of contracts in a professional manner including loading and unloading of equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with and supervises the crews of grounds workers at assigned work area(s).
2. Provides normal care of lawns, shrubbery, trees, walks, parking areas, fence lines, flower beds, etc.
3. Follows/helps create precise schedules prepared by the Grounds Maintenance Manager for cutting, fertilizing, liming, seeding, and application of herbicides, pruning, snow/ice detail, etc.
4. Observes and reports any signs of abnormal development in lawns, shrubs, trees, etc. to the Grounds Maintenance Manager and/or Arborist.
5. Maintains records of attendance and work hours for each crew worker and processes time and attendance.
6. Performs duties in accordance with safety rules, regulations, procedures, and/or instructions.
7. Notifies the Grounds Maintenance Manager immediately of any workers’ injury on the job.
8. Ensures daily maintenance/operation and storage of equipment and assigned vehicles, including proper handling and cleaning.
9. Assists workers with problems, appropriately referring matters to supervisor or counselor.
10. Attends staff meetings as required.
11. Instructs/performs snow details.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Grounds Lead Worker is directly supervised by the Grounds Maintenance Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Grounds Lead Worker supervises all workers at assigned site(s).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass). Employee may be subject to mandatory overtime with short notice, including weekends, to meet project requirements.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 95% of the work time and sit 5% to inspect grounds properly, check equipment, and complete paperwork. He/she must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, all requirements necessary for loading and unloading materials and equipment, and for planting, cutting trees, and pruning. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand; must be able to see and tell colors, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect groundwork and perform grounds tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, 1-year experience as a gardener, and 1-year experience as a supervising gardener; or high school diploma plus 6 years of experience as a gardener plus 1 year of experience as a supervising gardener.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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