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As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, ServiceSource hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

Job Summary

Perform general grounds maintenance duties as assigned by the crew leader and supervisor. Follow all safety rules and procedures. Operate assigned equipment safely and in the manner that it was intended, avoiding damage to the surroundings, people, other property, and the equipment itself. Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections for assigned equipment.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Operate weed eaters, edger, blowers, push mowers, or riding mowers as assigned.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mulching, pruning, hand weeding, planting, cleaning, and installing headstones.
• Perform all work as instructed by the crew leader and supervisor. Perform quality, safe, and efficient work.
• Ensure equipment is used only for work it was intended for to avoid damage to the equipment, the grounds, and other property. Ensure proper maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Notify crew leader and/or supervisor of any safety issues immediately.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work according to all safety rules as related to the equipment being used.
• Ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed, (e.g. proper PPE worn, proper work methods used, and equipment safety devices are in place and operating).
• Follow established break times, as well as beginning and end of scheduled work times.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• Commercial grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to gain access to Ft. Bragg Army base.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words, as well as recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.

• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor 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