Description:
Who we are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.
Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.
This position is responsible for performing grounds maintenance duties at the Naval Station of Great Lakes, IL.
Position Summary:
- Pay: $21.42 Hour
- Schedule: Monday - Friday,
- 6:30am - 3:00pm, Weekends & Overtime (as needed),
- Must be available for snow Removal
- Veteran's Welcome!
Typical Duties
- Mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers.
- The Laborer may be assigned to plant sod, shrubs, flowers, trees and/or use landscape materials like blocks, pavers and rock. includes pruning, raking, applying or removing mulch and watering.
- Will be expected to safely operate equipment and to help perform minor maintenance of filling fluids, greasing, cleaning, replacing string or sharpening blades.
- Will contribute to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor and implementing feedback for improvement.
- The Laborer continually performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality and customer service.
Requirements
Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
Preferred: pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive.
Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting while mowing, trimming, blowing, raking, pruning, planting, and performing other related grounds maintenance duties. Company travel using a personal insured vehicle is not required.
On call for snow removal
Must pass criminal background check.
Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
Company travel using personal insured vehicle is not required.
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Short Term Disability
- Training & Development
EOE:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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