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Allan A. Myers, Inc.
Milling Groundman
Career Insights for Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$39,726 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities This position requires heavy physical duties involving a variety of tasks associated with asphalt milling and paving which are generally either semi-skilled or skilled in nature. Duties will vary depending on the type of work assigned to the crew. A laborer can become a specialist within a crew such as Screed Person, Lute person, QC Tech, Side Person (mill), Tack Truck Driver, Water Truck Driver, Utility adjustment person etc. Overnight stays may be required on occasion. Night and Weekend work shifts are common throughout the normal milling and paving season. Performs duties involving shoveling, raking, luting, jack hammering, heavy lifting and the use of multiple small tools involved with asphalt milling and paving. Cleans tools, materials and work areas. Performs a wide variety of manual tasks involving fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Performs all tasks in a safe manner with complete respect for individual and crew safety. Clearly communicates with other crew members to ensure safety, teamwork and completion of daily goals set by the field manager. To completely 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. Depending on the laborer's crew specialty may require a variety of diverse skills such as use of hand and power tools, performing grade checks, jack hammering, directing equipment operations, cuts and fills, etc. Compliance with All Polices including; Safety, Safety, Safety! "Home Safe Tonight" and related policies "AIPS" Physical Demands Requires extensive and heavy physical activity, dexterity and fine motor skills. Must be able to carry very heavy loads of materials sometimes up to 75 pounds. Must be able to work in all weather elements. Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb or balance.