Groundskeeping Assistant & Driver Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Groundskeeping Assistant & Driver 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Lafayette, LA 70506 • Hybrid work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Perform all lawn care services such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, aeration, seeding, and weed control in a qualify and timely manner. 2. Assist in the repair and maintenance of all lawn equipment. 3. Ensure all lawn equipment and vehicles are kept in a clean and orderly manner. 4. Instruct other crew members in the safe use of equipment. 5. Assign tasks to other staff and ensure daily job schedules are completed on time. 6. Operate and maintain lawn care equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.). in a proper and safe manner. 7. Assigned driver for lawn crew vehicle used to transport staff members to work sites. 8. Communicate job updates, issues, and client feedback to management. 9. Assist in training and mentoring new crew members. 10. Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients on-site. 11. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervision. 12. Interact with customers as needed to address concerns, answer questions, and ensure customer satisfaction. Provide excellent service and professionalism in all customer interactions. 13. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; and one year related experience and/or training.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work semi-independently and develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, employees, donors, customers and trainees. 2. Ability to guide & train others effectively to ensure tasks are accomplished. 3. Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat clean and well-groomed appearance. 4. Ability to communicate, both written and orally, on a professional and acceptable level necessary to carry out all aspects of assigned job duties. 5. Must have access to personal transportation for use to conduct approved Goodwill business. Must be able to pass MVR checks and provide proof of a valid Driver’s license and personal auto insurance.

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to bend, reach, stand, talk, or hear. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds on a regular basis; operate heavy machinery. Involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and may require occasional weekend work.

COMMENTS

All Goodwill Industries of Acadiana employees must reflect a “Goodwill Image” at all times through appearance and personality and are expected to adhere to the dress code and the standards of employee conduct as stated in the Agency Personnel Policy Manual.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.50 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lafayette, LA 70506 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lafayette, LA 70506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lafayette, LA 70506