Grounds Maintenance Laborer

PRIDE Industries•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Laborer maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at assigned facilities to keep grounds safe and in good condition. The role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, procedures, supplies, and equipment, and the ability to perform landscaping work safely and on time. This is a position on a federal AbilityOne contract and, due to program requirements, must be filled by a person with a disability. Work is performed at customer locations, and travel between facilities or work locations may be required. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

One year of grounds maintenance work experience, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to identify and safely use appropriate manual and power tools, and mechanical and electrical equipment for assigned tasks.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to be flexible when schedules, work duration, and tasks change.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with people of varied skill levels and diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and carrying a 20-pound backpack blower.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be a person with a disability due to AbilityOne program requirements.
A valid driver's license may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Mow lawns using walk-behind or riding mowers, and aerate lawns and remove thatch.
Use a weed eater, pull weeds, and maintain flower beds.
Use a blower and manually remove trash, leaves, and limbs to keep grounds clean and neat.
Trim hedges and shrubs, and edge around walks, flower beds, buildings, and walls using appropriate tools.
Prune shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
Monitor equipment and report malfunctions or other issues.
Travel between facilities and work locations as required.
May monitor and maintain irrigation systems.
May apply fertilizer, weed killer, and necessary pesticides.
May drive a company pickup or small dump truck.
May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects, which may include snow removal, surface salting, repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and cleaning comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots.