Job Duties:
Duties may include: Prune or trim trees. Rake, bale pine straw using a box press and load into trailers. Keep grounds free of debris. Apply pine straw to flower beds. Clear undergrowth from straw fields using machetes, pole saws, leaf blowers and chain saws & other related Grounds Maintenance activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Piece rate may apply and varies from $1.00-$1.10 per bale baled proficiently. Workers will be given a 2-week OJT period, at which point a daily production standard of 15 bales per hour will be placed into effect. Failure to meet the production standard may result in a disciplinary notice. Baled bales are counted per hour; counted/reported by the worker and then verified by the loader. Worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal/State/Local minimum wage.
Special Requirements:
Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.