Landscape Laborer

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Landscape Laborer to join our team at the Port of Morrow. As a key member of our grounds maintenance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient operation of all Port-owned grounds and facilities.

• Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties as assigned by the Lead Landscaper.
• Mow lawns using hand, power, or riding mower equipment, and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes, and operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice melt down on all grounds, and sweep walkways of debris or use a leaf blower.
• Trim shrubs, pull weeds, rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed, and water plants and grass as needed.
• Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring, and set up tables and chairs as needed for conference room meetings.
• Decorate, maintain, and remove decorations for holidays throughout the Port facilities.

• Possess knowledge of general lawn maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Knowledge of public works construction and maintenance tools, equipment, materials, and methods.
• Good organizational skills and ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to work outside in different climates, including cold, wet, hot, and windy conditions, and stand for long periods, including bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance, and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• High school education or equivalent required, and pesticide/herbicide applicator license or heavy equipment experience a plus.

Working conditions include working alone and with others, working outside in varying weather conditions, and frequent interruptions. The candidate may be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, building temperature fluctuations, noise, chemicals, poor ventilation, dirt, dust, chemicals, and extreme outside weather temperatures.