New Leaf, Inc.
Oak harbor, WA
New Leaf was founded in 1969 by parents who wanted to provide gainful employment for their developmentally disabled adult sons and daughters. They performed a variety of labor related services such as greenhouse gardening, mowing lawns, and even digging graves in cemeteries. New Leaf's good reputation earned in those initial grounds maintenance contracts caught the attention of Naval Air Station - Whidbey Island (NASWI), and in 1973 New Leaf was awarded the first Federal Service Contract initiated under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971 (now known as AbilityOne). It was the first time a federal agency contracted to purchase a service from people with disabilities. That pioneering contract with NASWI was for 83 acres and $59, 411, and New Leaf has successfully maintained it to the present day, making New Leaf the holder of the oldest active federal service contract under the AbilityOne program in the United States.
Throughout New Leaf's history, starting as a family-based service consisting of six men with push mowers, New Leaf has remained committed to its values--providing employment and opportunity to adults with disabilities--and its goals: to advocate for adults with disabilities, to provide opportunity through employment, and to serve customers with lower-cost, higher quality services delivered with a can-do attitude. Today that original grounds maintenance contract with Naval Air Station - Whidbey Island is for 1.7 million dollars.
New Leaf employees over 100 people and serves several contracts for over 500 acres of grounds maintenance, janitorial services at nearly 100 NASWI buildings, and restaurant attendant services at the Admiral Nimitz Galley. Additionally, New Leaf contracts with the Defense Commissary Agency at NASWI and at Naval Station Everett for commissary shelf stocking and custodial services. For over 50 years New Leaf has prided itself on serving the community and fulfilling its mission of helping adults with disabilities achieve independence and quality of life through employment.
Job Specifications
Oak harbor, Washington
On-site
a year ago
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Grounds Season will start on March 3rd
Company Description
New Leaf is a not-for-profit organization under the AbilityOne umbrella. We employ adults with disabilities and promote our mission with competitive contracts and quality-controlled services. New Leaf does not rely solely on public resources or grants for funding our programs.
Our vision is to help our employees achieve greater independence and advocate for themselves so that our community can be better prepared to welcome people with disabilities, and so that people exiting public assistance are seen as assets to the work force.
Job description
The Grounds Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of diesel powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Maintenance Worker also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.
Pay & Benefits
$20.23/Hour (Current Department of Labor Wage Determination Rate)
Excellent benefits package:
Health & Welfare benefit ($4.93/Hour) pays for health insurance after 60 days of employment. Optional dental & vision – cost is out of pocket.
11 Paid holidays
Paid sick leave – accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Up to 2 weeks of paid vacation per year after one year of employment
401k matching after one year of employment, up to 4%
Paid Life insurance: $50,000 after 90 days of employment
Longevity stipend with Board of Directors approval
$50 yearly PPE allowance for boots
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm with a half-hour lunch. (35-40 hours a week).
Saturdays are sometimes required during peak season (April-June).
Potential for seasonal layoffs Oct-March. Also potential for winter work and advancement for high-achieving employees.
Requirements
A Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain, repair, and provide service on all grounds to ensure that they are clean, safe, and attractive.
Some prior experience operating lawnmowers and trimers is preferred but not required.
Ability to pass a background check at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit job site access.
A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license are preferred but not required.
Main Responsibilities
Mowing, trimming, pruning, edging, mulching, aeration, and fertilization.
Weed and brush control.
Debris cleanup.
Cleaning and caring for tools and equipment.
Main Physical Requirements
Ability to work outside up to 8 hours a day, including standing, walking, and working on steep inclines such as hills and un-level ground.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. / push and pull up to 70 lbs.
Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and a good sense of balance.
Once trained, you must be able to operate a 12lb trimmer for up to 6 hours.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
New Leaf, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that gives hiring preference to people with significant disabilities and qualified protected veterans by offering great pay and excellent benefits packages. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and value workforce diversity.