Grounds Maintenance Laborer

PRIDE Industries•Eglin Afb, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Laborer maintains landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at assigned facilities to keep the 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 position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities; this position must be filled by a person with a disability. Work is performed at customer job sites in a construction environment using various tools and mechanical, electrical, and construction equipment. The role may involve travel between facilities, transport between locations within a site, and occasional work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, equipment noise, and outdoor weather conditions including wind, rain, cold, and heat. There are 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 varying skill levels and diverse backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver's license may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements.
Ability to stand and walk; maneuver around equipment; bend, kneel, squat, stoop, reach, push, pull, and shovel for extended periods.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, push or pull equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and carry a 20-pound backpack blower.
Due to federal AbilityOne program requirements, this position must be filled by a person with a disability.

Responsibilities

Mow lawns using walk-behind or riding mowers; aerate lawns and remove thatch.
Use a weed eater, pull weeds, and maintain flower beds.
Use a blower and manually pick up trash, leaves, and limbs to keep grounds clean and neat.
Trim hedges and shrubs and edge around walks, flower beds, buildings, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
Prune shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
Monitor equipment and report malfunctions or other issues.
Travel between facilities and work locations as needed.
May monitor and maintain irrigation systems to ensure vegetation is properly irrigated.
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, and repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
May clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.