Grounds Laborer

Bering Straits Native Corp•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Laborer performs grounds maintenance work in Denver, Colorado, including mowing, policing, and trimming, and may perform other duties as assigned. The role provides guidance to laborers, schedules and evaluates daily work, trains employees on equipment as needed, and interacts with customers and coworkers to support a positive working environment. The position also handles administrative tasks such as equipment sign-out sheets, vehicle dispatches, 2404 forms, and key logs. The employee operates vehicles and equipment safely and in compliance with legal and contractual requirements, conducts operator maintenance and safety checks, and performs limited maintenance on vehicles and tools. The role coordinates projects with the Site Supervisor and provides daily updates. Participation in functional-specific training that promotes a safe work environment is required. This is an outdoor position with exposure to varying weather conditions. The physical demands include bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods, maintaining mental alertness and situational awareness, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. Where applicable to the contract, employees must obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is not subject to federal DOT safety-sensitive requirements. Wage: $20.79 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five years of experience in grounds maintenance.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain an HDSS vehicle operations license within 60 days of hire.
Demonstrated qualified skills on all grounds equipment.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to operate equipment safely to task specifications under all environmental conditions.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods, and lifting 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain constant mental alertness and situational awareness.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and obtain acceptable background check results.
If applicable to the contract, ability to obtain and maintain required clearance levels and access to military installations.
Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows.
Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools, such as Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry-standard software.
Knowledge of customer service practices.
Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of landscaping equipment and operational requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to laborers and schedule and evaluate daily work.
Interact with customers and fellow employees to create a good working environment.
Train employees on equipment as necessary.
Perform grounds tasks including mowing, policing, and trimming.
Complete equipment sign-out sheets, vehicle dispatches, 2404 forms, and key logs.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and properly in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
Perform operator maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and equipment used.
Perform limited maintenance on vehicles and tools, including checking engines, brakes, fuel, tires, and water.
Coordinate projects with the Site Supervisor and provide daily updates.
Participate in functional-specific training that promotes a safe work environment.