Grounds landscaper summer-1

Shift 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Participates in the production, maintenance, and clean-up of grounds and facilities.

• Maintains plot garden areas, including tilling, weeding, and planting.

• Operates and maintains grounds and landscaping equipment including hand-operated and self-propelled mowers, tillers, and water wagons; performs preventative maintenance and semi-skilled mechanical repair on equipment as needed.

• Participates in the production, maintenance, and clean up of community horticulture and grounds including turf, orchards, and flowerbeds.

• Assists in scheduling and performing regular mowing; inspects for turf deficiencies.

• Controls growth of unwanted species of weeds and grass by weeding, cultivating, and trimming.

• Removes hazardous trees and limbs.

• Drives Boys Town vehicle as needed to complete duties of the job.

• Assists in habitat and lake maintenance activities.

• Ensures appropriate seasonal care of campus grounds including roads, and flowerbeds; removes debris from sidewalks, roads, sewers, and turf areas.

• Performs interior and exterior construction and building maintenance, including remodeling or repairing interior areas using carpentry and painting skills and techniques.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a broad range of landscaping practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures. Knowledge of an extensive variety of regional plant life and wildlife.

• Ability to identify weeds and lawn diseases and determine proper course of action.

• Skills in installation and maintenance of landscaping plants and materials.

• Ability to communicate productively and to organize assigned tasks for completion.

• Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or agriculture preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate to very heavy physical work, occasionally having to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance and in excess of 100 pounds with assistance. Constant walking, standing, reaching, bending, digging, pushing, pulling, and may be required to work at heights of 10 feet or more. Subject primarily to outdoor conditions in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees for extended periods of time. Exposure to inclement weather, wildlife, dust, allergens, noise, pesticides, and herbicides.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.