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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Grounds and Maintenance Associate

Blake's Orchard, Inc.

Armada, MI

$19.93 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15173915090
Email address to Apply:
wuglals@michfb.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
4
Job Duties:
Worker will maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds and walkways on farm market grounds. Tasks include: mowing lawns with push or riding lawn mower, ground level trimming and pruning trees and shrubs, maintaining walkways, fertilizing and watering lawns and flower beds, mulching grounds, removal of dead and diseased plants. Worker will remove snow from walkways using a shovel and will spread salt on snow- or ice-covered walkways and other surfaces as directed areas. Worker will regularly inspect grounds for debris and remove debris as directed. Worker will use hand tools to rake, sweep and bag leaf debris, dirt and trash to remove debris from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Worker will transport trash and debris to designated central collection points daily. Worker will empty garbage can that weighs up to 50 pounds. Worker will clean buildings, floors, bathrooms, windows, walls and doors. Worker will plant evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs for retail customers with hand tools and motorized machinery. For tree and shrub planting, workers may be asked to jointly lift trees or shrubs weighing up to 100 pounds. Pay will be hourly.
Job Classification:
37-3011.00 - Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
3 months of verifiable commercial landscaping experience required. Applicants must furnish job references from employers within the last 5 years establishing acceptable prior experience. 50-pound lifting requirement. Some tasks will require two or more workers to jointly lift 100 pounds, however, the employer will use 50 pounds as the general lifting requirement. Full season commitment: job offered requires worker be available for work every day that work is available for full employment period. Worker agrees to be available for and perform the assigned work whenever work is available through full employment period. Worker must be able to perform all duties within job description in safe manner adhering to all established safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Worker must possess requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat landscaping labor process throughout workday. Worker must work at sustained pace and make good faith efforts to work efficiently as reasonable under working conditions. Work may be performed during moderate rain and in high humidity and in temperatures as low as 15 degrees F and up to 105 degrees F. Worker may be required to work outside when grass/plants are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Employer provides instructions and general supervision. Worker must conform to specific instructions given for each days work. All work-related injuries must be immediately reported to employer. Worker must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all required times. Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear for conditions and all footwear must be closed toe. Employer conducts and worker must attend orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety Information. Worker must follow work rules. Other duties assigned under this order will be consistent with the following Standard Occupational Classification Code under the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics: 37-3011.00 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Blake's Orchard, Inc.
Location:
Armada, MI 48005

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-26002-529083
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
When applicable, Employer offers but not requires worker additional hours. Overtime hours vary.
Date Posted:
3/20/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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