LANDSCAPER

Landscaper - Seasonal

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc.

Ohio Dept. of Agriculture, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

16 hours a week – 2 days a week – Tuesdays/Thursdays (rain days made up on other weekdays)

Seasonal – Mid March to Early November

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

$15.75/hour

Overview

Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries, Inc., is a facility services provider with an unmatched reputation for operational excellence. We clean, sanitize, and service large and small businesses in Licking and Knox Counties. Because our mission is to provide training, employment, and support services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Duties

This position is responsible for the general maintenance and care of the flower beds at the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Duties include, but are not limited to: Planting flowers, weeding, mulching, watering, bush/shrub trimming, hole digging and topsoil spreading. Gather and dispose of litter.

Skills/Abilities Required

Prioritize and multi-task. Ability to maintain accurate records.

Work without direct supervision. Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations.

Effectively communicate in writing & verbally, both in person & on the telephone.

Meet standard and specialized training requirements.

Be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and use hand gardening tools, rakes, shovels and pruning sheers.

Be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat, reach, climb stairs, walk long distances, and stand for 2 hours with breaks.

Landscaping experience preferred, but not required.

Other Requirements

Employer conducts pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Benefits: 26% Discount at Goodwill Retail Stores, 26% Discount at The Grove Campground, 26% Discount

Off Banquet Rentals at The Grove, 10% Discount at Goodwill Used Cars, Special New Furniture Pricing, Employee Appreciation Day, Recognition Programs, Scholarships, Family Day Camps, and Advancement Opportunities.

Apply Online! Complete application for this position on our website at www.goodwillnewark.com. Please be prepared to upload, paste or type your resume when prompted. Applications may also be submitted by mail, fax or in person at the Administrative Building during regular office hours.

JOB ID: ODA-157

05/03/2024 – 06/03/2024

EOE/AA/NGS/VET/Disability