Labor, Grounds Maintenance - Killeen, Tx (Fort Hood)
About The Position
Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds and athletic fields. Repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds and wells Uses hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns/carts away leaves, paper or other litter. Trims and or removes Trees using chainsaws, pole saws, pruning poles etc. Some trimming will require a bucket truck. Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. Other tasks as as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor.
Requirements
- Grounds maintenance knowledge
- Ability to use equipment such as weed eaters, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws etc.
- Ability to run a weed eater on a slope for multiple hours at a time
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds periodically
- Ability to kneel in flower beds for bed maintenance
- Must have transportation
- Tree trimming experience
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule
- Must obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Ability to tolerate prolonged standing, sitting, walking and/or lifting
Nice To Haves
- Driver's License is a plus
Responsibilities
- Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.)
- Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds and wells
- Use hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools
- Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools
- Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide
- Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
- Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system
- Pick up and burn/cart away leaves, paper or other litter
- Trim and or remove Trees using chainsaws, pole saws, pruning poles etc.
- Assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment
- Clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Uniforms Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
