GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER (UNION) - TEMPORARY

Chugach Government Solutions • San Diego, CA

129d • $21

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for maintaining the exterior of buildings, grounds, and roadways. The Laborer is also responsible for performing minor repairs of structures and equipment. Pay Rate - $21.90/hourly. Work Model: Onsite.

Requirements

• 1yr Grounds Landscaping experience.
• General knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Mature judgment and ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal residency alien.
• Valid state driver’s license with excellent driving record.
• Must be able to pass background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years Grounds Landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass using walk-behind or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs).
• Trim hedges/edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Clean walks, drives and parking areas by means of a landscape blower or vacuum.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide, and/or insecticide.
• Plant grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs.
• Perform litter and debris clean-up.
• Weed plant and ornamental landscape beds.
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, buildings, and equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, residential units, or parking areas by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
• May be assigned to assist with spill response team.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake.
• Clean culverts and ditches.
• Cut trees, and brush.
• Operate power tools such as chain saws, lawnmowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers.
• Wash, wax, vacuum, and polish vehicles/equipment.
• Move heavy pieces of machinery and equipment.
• Pick up leaves and trash.
• Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely.
• Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, 'near miss' and hazardous situations.
• Responsible for minor routine maintenance to equipment used in their daily functions.
• May perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform all other duties assigned.
• Accountable For: Positive Attitude/Enthusiasm, Diversity/interpersonal Skills, Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability, Teamwork/Integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees