What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaping Assistant position at SIL Central Services Company?
Job Title Landscaping Assistant Location USA - Texas - Dallas - SIL International Linguistics Center Position Type Paid - Regular Job Description The Groundskeeper performs landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds. They ensure that outdoor areas are safe, clean and attractive and plants and maintains gardens, lawns and other outdoor features. Job Responsibilities: Plants grass, shrubs, trees and flowers. Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Waters lawns, shrubs and gardens. Maintains lawns by mowing, trimming and edging and raking leaves. Maintains green spaces and flower beds by weeding, trimming and pruning. Removes unwanted weeds or unhealthy plants, shrubs and trees, as well as downed limbs. Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting and other design features. Digs trenches and levels ground. Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair. Operates hand tools and power equipment including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes and tractors. Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas. Operates snowblower or snow plow to clear roads, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. KSAs (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Technical Skills Attention to Detail Planning and Organizing Concern for Safety Resource Management Manual Dexterity Physical Stamina Education & Experience: High School diploma plus one year of groundskeeping experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Pay Range: depending on experience $12.50 hr - $17 hr Weekly Hours 40 SIL is a global faith-based nonprofit that helps local language communities overcome the barriers that prevent them from flourishing with their languages. SIL’s six core areas of work include Bible Translation, training & workshops, products & technology, research, materials & publications, and advocacy. SIL’s active language programs are impacting over 855 million people across more than 1,300 language communities worldwide. Language connects people to an identity and sense of belonging, it holds deep emotional and creative expression and it provides people with information and agency to navigate the world. It is through language that we understand God, ourselves and the world around us. However, 25% of the world’s people are left out because of language-related barriers. SIL works tirelessly to improve the lives of people in almost 100 countries because we are eager for the day when all people enjoy equal access to education, to socio-economic opportunities, and to resources for spiritual growth - no matter what language they speak or sign. Use your skills and experience to make a difference that matters.
Salary : $13 - $17