BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 1,700 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION: Grounds Maintenance and Labor Position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all ground maintenance assignments meet contractual standards.
• Maintain all safety standards.
• Monitor all job related supplies and equipment. Ensure all equipment is maintained properly and in good working order.
• Work with Supervisor/Job Coach to resolve all ground maintenance issues. This includes addressing customer concerns and assisting the Supervisor/Job Coach to quickly resolve issues.
• Perform all ground maintenance duties as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor/Job Coach.
• Attend regular safety meeting and trainings to maintain a safe working environment for the customer and employees.
• Must comply with heat/sun precautions and that all personnel wear required clothing and footwear while at worksite.
• Dress Code Long work/denim pants, long sleeve shirt, steel toe/puncture resistant boots.
• Safety Equipment Provided safety vest, safety glasses, hat, ear plugs, dust masks, work gloves.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in working in outside environment helpful but not necessary. We will train all accepted applicants.
• Ability to balance, bend, stand, walk, kneel, twist, stretch, climb and sit.
• Ability to use hand or related equipment grabbers, hula hoe, shovel.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with the public.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions, such as hot, cold, wetness, dust, noise, etc.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This is a part time position.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer - qualified females, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.