Grounds Keeper- Austin Industrial (Bay City, Tx)

Austin Bridge & Road•Bay City, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Keeper performs labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. The role may involve operating hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces to support excavation sides, erecting scaffolding, removing rubble, debris, and waste, and assisting other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned. The employee performs strenuous manual labor, keeps the job site clean and secure, follows safety and incident-reporting procedures, and brings problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel. The position requires working in personal protective equipment and performing physical tasks in a range of positions and conditions, including working at heights.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Ability to perform work wearing personal protective equipment, including rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied-air and air-purifying respirators, safety harness, sandblast hoods, fire-resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses.
Physical ability to maintain full mobility in the upper and lower body; reach overhead; work in various positions including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; and balance for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred but not required.
Some knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Follow proper safety and incident-reporting procedures and bring problems to the attention of the Foreman or Safety personnel.
Use equipment, materials, and supplies appropriately in an industrial setting.
Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Communicate orally and in writing; understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Perform work while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Clean and prepare sites; dig trenches; set braces to support excavation sides; erect scaffolding; clean up rubble and debris; remove waste materials; and assist other craft workers as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.