Groundperson

Job Description

Groundperson

The Groundperson is a vital role responsible for supporting tree care and landscaping operations. This entry-level position involves a combination of manual labor, equipment operation, and safety oversight. Key responsibilities include managing brush and debris, operating a chainsaw, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment for the team.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Debris Management: Gathering and feeding brush and other debris into a woodchipper.
• Safety Oversight: Actively scanning work areas for potential trip and fall hazards and ensuring all team members remain clear of the woodchipper’s path of travel.
• Equipment Operation: Operating a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps, particularly for larger trees.
• Equipment Maintenance: Servicing vehicles and equipment to maintain them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Manual Labor: Dragging, gathering, and feeding brush into the wood chipper, which involves significant physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is considered a plus.

Pre-Screen Requirements:

Upon receiving a job offer, prospective employees may be required to successfully complete and pass:

• A pre-employment drug screen.
• A background check.
• A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

License & Certifications:

• A Driver’s License is preferred, but not strictly required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

The Groundperson role demands a high degree of physical fitness and the ability to perform various strenuous tasks. The following outlines the frequency of physical demands:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Climbing on/off Truck, Gripping, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Reaching, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Ladders, Balancing, Lifting over 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Standing, Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reading, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Climbing Stairs, Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling.

Benefits:

We provide a competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. These include:

• Medical benefits, available on the first day of employment for eligible employees.
• Dental benefits, available on the first day of employment for eligible employees.
• Vision benefits, available on the first day of employment for eligible employees.

For more detailed information regarding the benefits specific to this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Compliance:

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.
• We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Notes:

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless explicitly stated otherwise, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this particular position.

Notice to Agencies:

We only consider resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a formal Service Agreement has been established and we have specifically requested recruitment/staffing services for a particular position. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the submitting recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.