Lawn Care Team Member

YOUNGSTOWN AREA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Comprehensive Job Description

Job Title: Lawn Care Team Member

Report To: External Contracts Manager

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a LAWN CARE TEAM MEMBER to join Youngstown Area Goodwill’s growing lawn services division! This seasonal position will be responsible for completing a variety of LAWN CARE and landscaping duties to maintain the properties of our clients. This position will primarily cut grass using both zero-turn riding and push mowers, but will also be responsible for some edging, pruning, mulching and trimming.

This position must also:

• Be willing to receive proper training and instruction.
• Mow grass.
• Trimming hedges and trees.
• Be comfortable operating lawn maintenance equipment.
• Properly store and handle all equipment, tools and supplies.
• Rake and remove leaves and debris.
• Collaborate with team to complete the required tasks at each job site.
• Complete log sheets, time cards and proper documentation.
• Perform other related responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE REQUIRED

This is a hands-on position that requires attention to safety and detail. This position will be part of a team, which requires skills in teamwork, time management and the ability to follow instructions. Other requirements include:

• Valid Driver’s License required
• High school diploma preferred
• Relevant experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to drive pickup truck and lawn trailer a plus; CDL not required

HOURS WORKED

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-time/Part-Time

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED

Monday through Friday as scheduled. Occasional weekend days possible, dependent on department needs.

OVERTIME HOURS

Generally, overtime hours are not scheduled; however, overtime may be required based on the needs of the company.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:

Non-Exempt

CATEGORY:

Business Services

STANDING Occasionally (1-33%)

Surface: Grass, mulch, rocks, cement, etc.

Activity: All aspects of job

WALKINGContinuously (67-100%)

Surface: Grass, mulch, rocks, cement, etc.

Activity: All aspects of job

SITTINGFrequently (50%)

Activity: Riding mower

CLIMBING Occasionally (1-33%)

BENDING Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Lawn care duties, briefly

STOOPING/KNEELING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: Lawn care duties, briefly

REACHING OVERHEAD OR AT SHOULDER LEVELFrequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TWIST AND TURN Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job

LIFTING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job; up to 45 lbs.

CARRYING Occasionally (1-33%)

Activity: All aspects of job; up to 25 lbs.

PUSH/PULL: Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Pushing and pulling equipment; up to 200 lbs.

COORDINATION Eye, Hand, Foot Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: All aspects of job

TALKING/HEARING/SEEING Seeing Continuously (67-100%)

Activity: Seeing is required in all aspects of job. Talking and hearing are not required.

MACHINES/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/WORK AIDS Frequently (34-66%)

Activity: Using lawn equipment and tools. Other tools as needed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Outdoors 95% Indoors 5%

HAND COORDINATIONRIGHTLEFTBOTHFREQUENCY

Major Hand X Continuously (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation X Continuously (67-100%)

Gross Manipulation X Continuously (67-100%)

Simple Grasping X Continuously (67-100%)

Power Grip X Continuously (67-100%)

Hand Twisting X Frequently (34-66%)

Fingering X Frequently (34-66%)

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries employees and to the security of the company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace.

NOTE: This comprehensive job description is subject to supplementation or modification if the actual job functions change.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered in determining whether an applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job and its underlying physical demands.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.