Grounds Laborer

Systems Application & Technologies Inc•Fort Rucker, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking a Grounds Laborer to join their Grounds Maintenance crew at the Fort Rucker AGRC at Fort Rucker, AL. This role involves maintaining the grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property and repairing structures and equipment. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with work primarily conducted outdoors in varying temperature conditions. The job requires physical stamina, including standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs alone (over 50 lbs with assistance). Normal work hours are Monday - Friday 0530 - 1400, with a possibility of rotating shifts. SA-TECH is a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, and more, with a strong reputation for quality services and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience working erosion control and grounds construction.
Current Alabama Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
All employees will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and any offer of employment shall be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Vehicle maintenance experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Cutting grass using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.)
Trimming hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools
Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth (using shears and other hand tools)
Spraying lawns, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
Planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
Watering lawns and shrubs during dry periods (using a hose or activating a sprinkler system)
Picking up and burning (or carting away) leaves, paper or other litter
Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails and outbuildings
Assisting with the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment
Cleaning comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing
Supports all target maintenance activities for the ranges.
Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and erosion repair.
Keeps target locations clean and clear of vegetation and grass.
Cleans floors, windows, bathrooms and other areas.
Operates powered and manual material handling equipment to transport material to truck for loading and off-loading.
Prepares material or equipment for packing, transportation, storage, or removal.
Performs vehicle maintenance, including changing components, fluids and filters.
Maintains vehicle appearance, fuels vehicles, and maintains records of fuel consumed, mileage traveled, stops and persons contacted.
Maintains safety equipment assigned to vehicle and requisitions additions or replacements when consumed.