Midtown Green Landscaping and Maintenance Team Member
About Midtown Alliance:
Midtown Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of business and civic leaders focused on making improvements for a cleaner, safer, more walkable, and more interesting neighborhood, where people want to be. Part of this work includes a maintenance and beautification program in Midtown, made possible by our Midtown Green team. Our work makes Midtown clean, safe, vibrant, and accessible.
Maintenance and Landscaper Position Description:
- Responsible for general maintenance and landscape services in the public realm including:
- Landscaping, planting, watering and mowing medians and plazas
- Eliminating graffiti, removing flyers, and pressure washing sidewalks
- Hand watering flowers and trees within in Midtown
- Removal of trash and general maintenance to keep public spaces clean
- Responsible for the performance of general repairs and placement of fixtures as directed
- Act as important “eyes and ears” while working in the District, to identify and report back issues that need to be addressed such as damaged or malfunctioning infrastructure
- Positively interacts with Midtown stakeholders to provide customer service and ensure a safe and welcoming environment; maintains a respectful and professional demeanor.
These services shall utilize vehicles and equipment provided by Midtown Alliance.
Working Hours/Special Work Conditions:
- 40 hours per week, five days a week. Specific shift to be determined with your supervisor. Holidays and special events are rotated throughout the year.
- Physical requirements include the ability to:
- Work in all seasons and climate conditions
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Be on your feet for the majority of your shift
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience being employed by a landscaping or general maintenance company
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers
- High attention to detail with the ability to present a positive, reassuring and highly professional image as a representative of Midtown Green
- Be able to effectively engage with a broad range of individuals in diverse situations
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a driver history check
- High school diploma or GED
- Stable work history
- Ability to work within the special conditions outlined above
Why Midtown Alliance?
Midtown Alliance offers competitive pay and exceptional benefits including employer-paid medical, dental, short & long term disability as well as life insurance, generous paid leave (15 vacation, 10 sick, & 13 holidays), and a retirement plan with an employer match after one year of service.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates who meet the criteria above should email a resume that includes relevant landscape and maintenance work experience, as well as the companies and time frames where this work experience occurred. Send the email to Apply@MidtownATL.com with the subject line Midtown Green - YOUR NAME.
Midtown Alliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and needs of the organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Midtown Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.