Landscaping Crew Member
Newport, RI 
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Company Overview:
CW Resources is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges have access to meaningful vocational training and are empowered as valued employees. We are committed to providing exceptional employment opportunities with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven focus.
  • National Non-Profit
  • Mission-based Meaningful Employment
  • Exceptional Employees
  • Flexible Hours and Paid Time Off - includes Sick, Vacation, and Holiday (Based on Hours Worked)
  • Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
    • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Group Term Life
    • Long Term and Short Term Disability Benefits
    • Health Savings Account
    • 403(b) Retirement Match Plan
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick / Personal time

Role and Responsibilities: As a Landscaping Crew Member you will assist with day-to-day landscaping duties on base. You will also execute all required landscaping responsibilities efficiently and productively. You will safely operate machinery and hand tools as directed by your supervisor.

* Perform routine maintenance and inspect equipment at the end of each day.

* Perform inspection daily of his/her equipment to notice any potential equipment malfunction.

* Weed whack any areas that a mower cannot mow, as well as hard to reach service areas.

* Weed whack areas in a safe and productive manner while avoiding damage to other people's property.

* Ensure all safeguards and safety itemsare being used and operated by the user.

* Wear all safety gearas requiredby CW Resources.

* Notify Crew Leader of any areas that are unsafe to weed whack or cannot be serviced for the day.

* Obey and observe all trafficlaws while operating equipment.

* Work with Crew Leader to ensure 100% completion of assigned areas.

* Ensure that all areas assigned for the day are completed up to contract standards.

* Perform re-servicing of failed areas.

* Adhere to company policies and breaks.

* Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

* High school diploma and/or GED.

* Minimum of (1) One year landscaping experience.

* Ability to work directly with disabled individuals.

Physical Demands:

The Landscaping Crew Member is a physically demanding position. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

* Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.

* Must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium-weight lawn care equipment.

* Required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions.

* Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Demands: The incumbent will be exposed to outdoor elements and may have to work in extreme heat. The incumbent may be exposed to loud noises for extended periods.

APPLY TODAY to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and functionality of the Groton Sub Base.

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Qualifications

Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education
High School (required)

Experience
1 years: Landscaping (preferred)


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. CW Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQ, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
19.23
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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