Crew Member - Commercial Grounds Maintenance - Piedmont Region

Job Title: Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Member

• Greensboro Contact: Brenda Peralta - bperalta@blandlandscaping.com Position Overview The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Member is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with year-round commercial landscaping maintenance services.

Responsibilities

Assist the Crew Leader in training on all aspects of commercial grounds maintenance Digging, planting, raking, watering, and general clean-up of landscapes. Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks. Ensure collection and inventory of company-owned equipment and tools daily Assist in other divisions such as installation or floriculture, as needed.

Assist with snow removal operations during winter months, as required. Maintain reliable transportation to and from the branch location. Ensure the safe operation and basic routine maintenance of the following equipment: Mowers: Push, walk-behind, and ride-on mowers Turf Equipment: Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders Power Tools: Edgers, string trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, sprayers Hand Tools: Shovels, picks, rakes, and pruning tools Compensation and Benefits Pay Rate: $18.

00 – $23.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Health Coverage: BCBS Health Insurance including Vision and Dental options Paid Time Off: Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement: Company-matched 401(k) plan Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis. Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to work around environmental risks such as bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must wear sturdy shoes, company-issued uniforms, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Must present oneself in a professional and polite manner.

Must practice strict safety protocols when handling chemicals and operating equipment. Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required. Valid NC Driver’s license with a maintained clean driving record (CDL preferred). Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Willingness to obtain an NCDA pesticide applicator’s license.

Good communication skills and the ability to motivate others. Must comply with all Bland Landscaping Company policies and procedures. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.