Job Purpose

Jackson's Strategic Support Program (SSP) is designed to create a talent pipeline, providing on-demand staffing to various departments and teams within our organization. As a Strategic Support Associate (SSA), you'll join our talented population of associates, performing critical daily business support functions which directly impact customer satisfaction. This flexible, part-time role lets you build your own schedule and pays a competitive hourly rate of $16.50. Whether you're starting your career or looking to accelerate your professional skillset, this position offers plentiful opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment. Investing in your professional development is a top priority and we offer many resources to support long-term career growth. The Landscape Strategic Support Associate is responsible for providing landscaping services, including turf, plant bed, tree, shrub, green roof, and pond maintenance; snow removal; property clean-up; and other groundskeeping services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Keeps properties free of debris at the highest level of quality.
• Mows lawns and meadows.
• Plants, trims, and maintains landscaping elements.
• Operates snow removal equipment.
• Wears company issued uniforms.
• Keeps nature trails clean and free of debris.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively operate power tools and other small machines, equipment, and tools.
• Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb ladders, and possess the full range of physical motion to complete landscaping and maintenance tasks.
• Work out of doors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to independently and proactively solve problems and address needs within procedure.
• Flexibility with ability to handle multiple tasks and directives.
• Ability to effectively prioritize daily tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic and high degree of integrity.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work minimum of 18 hours per week up to 29 hours weekly.
• Flexible shifts offered Monday – Friday 6:00am-4:00pm, with shifts in minimum of three hours in duration. Preferred availability during summer season between 7:00am – 4:00pm, and during winter season between 6:00am – 3:00pm

Qualifications

• GED, H.S. Diploma, or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of previous employment experience operating all types of groundskeeping and landscaping equipment and materials preferred.
• Must have a valid state issued driver’s license and be able to pass an annual motor vehicle background check .

Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

Jackson is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning. Our range of annuity products, financial know-how, history of *award-winning service, and streamlined experiences strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement plans.

We dedicate our time, money, and resources to strengthening financial literacy, striving to make sure every American has access to the resources they need to master their money and their future.

Interested in becoming one of our associates? We develop and celebrate talent in many areas, from sales and marketing to consulting and compliance. We know that diversity and inclusion make us all stronger together. Learn more at jackson.com/careers.

Jackson® is the marketing name for Jackson Financial Inc., Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan), and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase, New York).

*SQM (Service Quality Measurement Group) Call Center Awards Program for 2004 and 2006-2022. (Criteria used for Call Center World Class FCR Certification is 80% or higher of customers getting their contact resolved on the first call to the call center (FCR) for 3 consecutive months or more.)