Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Hurricane Consulting•Fort Bragg, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer maintains assigned grounds such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment. This role involves operating various grounds equipment, performing maintenance and minor repairs, planting and caring for vegetation, and ensuring cleanliness and safety of grounds and facilities. The position requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

1 year or more experience in this field.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Valid GSA operator’s license.
Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery.
Ability to lift and carry grounds supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis.
Full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically powered and/or gasoline-powered grounds equipment and machines.
Ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet.
Able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors, year-round.
Knowledge of landscaping, minor repairs to facilities, and operating small equipment.
Ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut grass using walking-type or riding mowers, zero-turn mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
Operate electrically powered and gasoline-powered grounds equipment and machines.
Use small hand and power tools or equipment.
Perform maintenance on equipment and tools, and make minor repairs.
Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells.
Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Water lawn and shrubs using a hose or sprinkler system.
Pick up and remove litter, leaves, and paper.
Remove snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using a shovel and snow blower.
Spread salt on walkways and other areas.
Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
Assist in repair of roads, walks, and buildings.
Clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
Perform other duties as required.
Work in conditions of inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, high/low humidity, blowing sand and dust.
Work in confined spaces and at heights while standing for long periods of time.