Grounds Maintenance Lead- Seminole County Rest Area

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform Lead Grounds Maintenance duties at a Department of Transportation Rest Area facility in an efficient and effective manner.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Oversee the activities of the grounds maintenance staff to ensure accomplishment of daily activities when the supervisor is not present.

• Perform specified grounds maintenance support according to specified contract methods.

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks to include:

• Mow, edge, trim assigned sections of lawn

• Blow and dispose of all lawn debris in a proper manner.

• Keep Lawn areas green and healthy year-round.

• Ensure proper fertilization of grounds at scheduled intervals.

• Maintain appearance of bushes shrubs and vegetation.

• Ensure all equipment (gas and electrical) is operating properly and safely under established procedures. Keep the Supervisor timely informed of equipment problems, major repair needs, and quality issues.

• Ensures quality assurance standards are met by doing visual inspections

• Provide ongoing training to grounds maintenance staff

• Maintain and use supplies and equipment under established procedures

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active driver's license (REQUIRED)

• One year experience in a leadership role

• Prior experience working with grounds maintenance equipment

• Must be able to pass a background screening for access to the work areas

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities

• Experience operating a zero-turn lawn mower

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse workforce

• Work at a reasonable pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability

• Good communication skills (e.g., able to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints)

• Able to follow basic instructions with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.

• Attentive to detail for quality performance.

• If required to drive, a current drivers license and clean driving record required. May be required to drive personal vehicle during work hours. Not all individuals will have to drive for this position.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following: repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and prolonged standing. Will involve lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work alone, with no supervision on select shifts

• Working conditions are considered exclusively outdoors at the work sites (e.g., grounds maintenance work).

• Will need to use any personal protective (safety) equipment as designated properly and consistently.

• Involves exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., cleaning solutions and bio-waste hazards).

• Required training provided by the company.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity.

Availability - Full time, 5 days per week, 8am to 4pm

Salary/Rate of Pay - $17.00 per hour

Benefits

• Option for medical insurance at a bi-weekly cost

Accepting applications until positions filled

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