What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds/Maintenance Specialist position at Topeka Landscape, Inc.?
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Grounds/Maintenance Specialist. 24 temporary/full-time positions with
Topeka Landscape Inc from 2/10/2026 through 11/30/2026.
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or
equipment. Workers must be able to perform a variety of tasks without
close supervision, which may include any combination of the following:
sod laying, mowing, mulching, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing,
digging, raking, assist with sprinkler installation and installation of
mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Must exercise
independent judgment; may be asked to demonstrate tasks to other
employees but position does not include supervision of other workers.
testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing
work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident.
Post-hire background check and employment eligibility (e-Verify) check
required of foreign and domestic workers.
Requires 3 months of experience in specified occupation.
Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for
all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees).
For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting
distance), employer arranges and pays directly or reimburses for inbound
travel costs no later than upon completion of the first half of the
contract (the 50 percent point). Inbound travel includes transportation
costs from workers permanent residence or place of recruitment to the
place of employment, a daily subsistence for meals, and reasonable
lodging costs, if applicable. Subsistence reimbursements based on rates
specified in the Federal Register (currently \$16.28 per day minimum, or
\$68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts).
Transportation reimbursements based on workers actual cost, not to
exceed the most economical common carrier transportation costs for
distances involved. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs to
same workers upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal,
except where the worker has subsequent employment.
Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of
the workdays in each 12 -week period of the total contract period,
beginning with the first workday after the worker arrives at the place
of employment and ending on the contract end date or any extension
thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours
offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not
work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.
Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment
for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee
described above.
Employer will provide without charge all tools, supplies and equipment
(including uniform, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned.
If requested, employer assists non-local workers to secure worker-paid
lodging.
provide incidental transportation between job sites as necessary. Such
transportation complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws/regulations. No daily transportation to/from workers home and
primary worksite.
worker in the specified occupation, at the companys sole discretion,
based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and
tenure.
A single workweek will be used to compute wages d e. The payroll period
is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work
schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM.
Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the
stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other
conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact
working hours.
Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include
the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any,
may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions. First set of
uniforms provided at no cost. Employer may deduct for voluntary pant
rental program. Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of
rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to
reside in employer-provided housing (cost TBD). The employer may deduct
for offered optional employee health insurance, and retirement plans to
its workers; participation in any such plan is voluntary.
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information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13416486
Grounds/Maintenance Specialist. 24 temporary/full-time positions with
Topeka Landscape Inc from 2/10/2026 through 11/30/2026.
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or
equipment. Workers must be able to perform a variety of tasks without
close supervision, which may include any combination of the following:
sod laying, mowing, mulching, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing,
digging, raking, assist with sprinkler installation and installation of
mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Must exercise
independent judgment; may be asked to demonstrate tasks to other
employees but position does not include supervision of other workers.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:** Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary.
testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing
work and post-hire at random, upon suspicion of use, and post-accident.
Post-hire background check and employment eligibility (e-Verify) check
required of foreign and domestic workers.
Requires 3 months of experience in specified occupation.
Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for
all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees).
For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting
distance), employer arranges and pays directly or reimburses for inbound
travel costs no later than upon completion of the first half of the
contract (the 50 percent point). Inbound travel includes transportation
costs from workers permanent residence or place of recruitment to the
place of employment, a daily subsistence for meals, and reasonable
lodging costs, if applicable. Subsistence reimbursements based on rates
specified in the Federal Register (currently \$16.28 per day minimum, or
\$68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts).
Transportation reimbursements based on workers actual cost, not to
exceed the most economical common carrier transportation costs for
distances involved. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs to
same workers upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal,
except where the worker has subsequent employment.
Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of
the workdays in each 12 -week period of the total contract period,
beginning with the first workday after the worker arrives at the place
of employment and ending on the contract end date or any extension
thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours
offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not
work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.
Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment
for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee
described above.
Employer will provide without charge all tools, supplies and equipment
(including uniform, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned.
If requested, employer assists non-local workers to secure worker-paid
lodging.
- WORKSITE LOCATION:** 3220 SW Auburn Road Topeka, KS 66614 and multiple
provide incidental transportation between job sites as necessary. Such
transportation complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws/regulations. No daily transportation to/from workers home and
primary worksite.
- WAGES:** Wage rate is no less than \$18.52/per hour. Overtime hours
worker in the specified occupation, at the companys sole discretion,
based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and
tenure.
A single workweek will be used to compute wages d e. The payroll period
is weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work
schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM.
Employer will offer 40 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the
stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other
conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact
working hours.
- DEDUCTIONS:** Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law.
Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include
the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any,
may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions. First set of
uniforms provided at no cost. Employer may deduct for voluntary pant
rental program. Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of
rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to
reside in employer-provided housing (cost TBD). The employer may deduct
for offered optional employee health insurance, and retirement plans to
its workers; participation in any such plan is voluntary.
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Salary : $19 - $28