Pay Rate

$29.84 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

AbilityOne

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: AA068Gardener

Job Code: Gardener

SCA Occup : 11090Gardener

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: October 2022

SUPERVISES:

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, employees in this job class plan and execute small scale landscaping operations and maintain grounds and landscape of business. This job class requires knowledge of preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding, laying sod, and transplanting shrubs and plants, and the ability to cultivate them, using gardening implements and power-operated equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. *Uses a weed eater, pulls weeds and maintains flower beds.

2. *Uses a blower and manually picks up trash, leaves, limbs, and provides a clean and neat appearance of the grounds.

3. *Mows and trims lawns using hand, walking-types or riding movers.

4. *Operates, inspects and adjusts irrigation systems for proper water distribution.

5. • Trims hedges and trees away from facilities, structures and walkways, for safety.

6. *Applies fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.

7. *Operates street sweeper for roads and parking lots.

8. *Prunes trees and palm trees by using chain saws and high reach equipment.

9. *Plants new and repairs established lawns by grading grounds for proper water drainage.

10. *Installs turf by using seed mixtures, sods, and fertilizer.

11. *Installs and replaces new shrubs, trees and flower beds when damaged.

12. *Monitors equipment used and reports any malfunction or other issues. Including sharpening blades, clean air filters and lubing of grounds equipment.

13. *Aerates and removes thatch.

14. *Travels between facilities and work locations.

15. *May be required to drive company vehicle or small dump truck.

16. *Completes basic paperwork and calculated materials and time.

17. *Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* DenotesEssential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of work experience in gardening, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials;

• Repairs underground irrigation lines and low voltage electrical wiring for automatic irrigation systems;

• Ability to prune trees and palm trees using high reach equipment;

• Proper use of PPE;

• Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, for the task assigned;

• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;

• Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks;

• Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various ethnic, religious, cultural and other backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively;

• Ability to follow instructions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED

An equivalent amount of related work experience will be considered.

*CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: *

The following licenses or certificates may berequired depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Standing and walking

• Climbing ladders or step stools

• Maneuvering around equipment

• Bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and shoveling

• Lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds

• Pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

• Carrying a 20-pound backpack blower

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location on job sites in a construction environment with various tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment. Transporting to work locations within the site. At times, may be required to work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel to other worksites is required.

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DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at  www.prideindustries.com . PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!

PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Rate $29.84 per hour

Telecommute Status Onsite

Job ID 2024-18268

Type Full Time Regular

Location US-CA-El Segundo

Additional Information This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability