Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

Position Summary: The Landscape Maintenance Crew Member is responsible for inspecting and maintaining grounds to provide a safe environment for all LeMay property and its users. Clean and maintain landscaped areas, trees, turf, paved surfaces, streams, ponds, and fountains. Reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Work Schedule: Fulltime; Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Some weekends may be required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks using industry recognized practices and procedures.
• Safe operation of all tools and equipment and assigned duties.
• Pressure wash surfaces.
• Perform minor repairs/tune-ups to hand tools and powered hand and riding equipment.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Support weekend events as needed in season.
• Assist with special event activities or emergency situations as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to grounds maintenance, landscape construction, pesticide application, and the use/maintenance of power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices, procedures, and methods.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal instructions in English with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate hand/power tools, automobiles, tractors, brush chippers, aerators, mowers, etc.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and under pressure.
• Strong team player with the willingness to learn and take initiative on tasks and projects.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• One year of grounds maintenance or related experience. Related education may substitute.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid personal auto insurance policy.
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, pass driving abstract check, and pass drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Irrigation installation experience.
• Facility and basic home repair experience.
• Small engine maintenance.

Working Conditions:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time in environment containing dust, odors, and high level of noise (>85dB).
• Work while bending and stooping for extended periods, as well as from above ground areas such as ladders, aerial platforms and/or scaffolds.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely lift and carry objects, unassisted, weighing up to 50 lbs. approximately 30 times each work shift, exert physical force in excess of 50 to 100 lbs. for 30% of each work shift.
• Safely carry 40 lbs. backpack continuously for two hours each work shift.
• Operate equipment involving dexterous use of both hands and feet simultaneously.

Background Check and Drug Screen Policy: HELM/LFCF conduct background checks and drug screens after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative. Any individual who has been convicted of any of the following within the last seven years will be denied employment:

• Any felonies
• Theft or robbery (not including attempted theft)
• Forgery
• Breach of trust
• Property Damage, Malicious Mischief, and Arson
• Sales, distribution, manufacturing, cultivating of a controlled substance
• Offenses involving violence and sex offenses or child sex offenses
• Pending cases that involve any of the above listed charges (candidates may re-apply after the case is finalized and there is a disposition)
• The 5-panel drug screen tests for the following: Amphetamines including Methamphetamine, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates including Codeine and Morphine, Phencyclidine ("PCP")

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The LeMay Family Collection Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by jobholders within this role. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. To perform the job successfully, an employee must perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.