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Team Leader Grounds

Min Experience

2 years

Location

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

The Team Leader Grounds is responsible for maintaining grounds on industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repair structures and equipment. This individual ensures day-to-day production schedules and operations of the federal site grounds maintenance contract are met; and, assists in managing department purchasing and budget by ensuring minimum waste of equipment, products, and materials assigned to crew.

Key Responsibilities

This position provides technical and procedural guidance to a labor crew of three to eight laborers.

· Cutting grass, using walk-behind type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs).

· Trimming hedges and edging around walks, plant beds, and other areas designated within the contract statement of work using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.

· Spraying lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide under the training of an authorized licensed supervisor.

· Operating a spin trimmer (commonly known as a "weed eater").

· Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.

· Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Cultivating and mulching planting beds.

· Watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or activating sprinkler system.

· Picking up and burning or carting away leaves, paper, or other litter.

· Removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snowblower.

· Spreading salt on walkways and other areas.

· Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.

· Assisting in repairs of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

· May clean comfort stations, office, and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, blowing, washing, mopping, and polishing.

· Assures appropriate conduct and decorum as dictated by Didlake policy and procedure.

· Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.

· Completes and maintains all Didlake required training.

· Projects a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers, and Didlake clients.

· If required, drive company vehicle to transport equipment, material, and personnel to assigned work stations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

· High School diploma/GED plus two (2) years experience in the grounds maintenance profession and one (1) year experience as a Crew Leader for a commercial landscape or grounds maintenance contractor.

Skills and Abilities:

· Possess the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials/background check as required by the contract.

· Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures and standard operating instructions.

· Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with, train, and resolve the personnel issues of people with disabilities.

· Must be able to learn the proper use and operator maintenance of routine grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.

· Valid driver's license and insurance driving record required.

About the company

Anne arundel workforce development corporation is a non-profit company that offers businesses and residents in a county with innovative, the quality workforce development services. They establish a link between local and regional companies workforce and talent development needs and people ability to achieve their full professional potential.Businesses save time and money by providing strategies for showcasing qualified employees and providing tailored workforce solutions. Individuals by connecting them to existing skills and certifications needed by businesses while also helping them in improving their personal professions. Industry can stay competitive in a global market by working with business leaders and partners in growth areas to implement innovative workforce solutions.

Skills

Lawn mower

Walk-behind mower

Hedge trimmers

Edging tools

Sprayer

Weed eater

Pruners

Hand tools

Shovel

Snowblower

Salt spreader

Driving vehicle