Access: Supports for Living

LANDSCAPE CONTRACT WORKER - GROUNDS SERVICES

Access: Supports for Living  •  New Windsor, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
Why Access?
Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that is:
• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.
And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: New Widnsor, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p
Rate: $22.38
This is a seasonal Position

OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

The Landscape Contract Worker maintains the grounds of the facility, repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
• Plant Grass, flowers, trees and maintaining them utilizing hoses or activating sprinkler system.
• Mow grass utilizing a commercial mower
• Pick up and burn, or cart away, leaves, paper, or other litter
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, or other structures
• Removal of trash and recyclables

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
• Works as part of a team to ensure the requirements of the contract are fulfilled
• Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Previous landscaping experience or related training
• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
• Good customer service skills
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to function as part of a cohesive team
EDUATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Landscaping experience required
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Capable of walking around the location to accomplish various tasks
• Must be capable of standing for several hours
• Must be able to withstand cold temperatures in the winter and warm temperatures in the summer. Position is based outdoors
• Must be able to lift >20 lbs.
• Must be able to push a shovel or other garden tool
• Must be able to climb hills and embankments
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Must be able to reach overhead to get at higher locations
Must be willing to learn how to operate landscaping equipment

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
Access: Supports for Living

About Access: Supports for Living

Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.

Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.

We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.

Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.

Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.

We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.

We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Middletown, NY
Year Founded
1963
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