Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation•Blackstone, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead performs assigned grounds maintenance work and serves as a lead for Grounds, Laborer Maintenance personnel. The role reports to and facilitates tasks at the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, maintaining the grounds of FASTC property and supporting related facility and equipment upkeep. The position is based in Blackstone, Virginia, is a second-shift, non-exempt, union-represented role, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Pay is $27.46 per hour, with health and welfare benefits ranging from $8.28 to $11.11 based on insurance coverage tier. Work includes mowing, trimming, planting, watering, debris and snow removal, spreading salt, repairing and painting site fixtures, assisting with repairs and cleaning, securing cargo, and operating small equipment and vehicles. The role requires safe work practices, effective communication, flexibility to work independently or with a team, and the ability to work on-call or extended and alternate schedules when mission requirements dictate. Work may occur indoors or outdoors in varying weather and may involve confined spaces, heights, and hazards while using appropriate PPE. THTBC describes its work as supporting economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska. The company offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; TRICARE Supplemental; critical illness insurance; company-paid life and short-term disability insurance; optional long-term disability; paid leave; a 401(k) plan; identity theft protection; employee discounts; and wellness seminars. Union benefits and leave are provided under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Leadership experience for the lead role.
Experience and/or training providing the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the position's tasks.
Experience operating small trucks and grounds equipment.
Basic knowledge of custodial work, recycling, and working with hazardous materials.
Knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others.
Courteous, positive attitude toward customers.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, operating instructions, and basic operation instructions.
Demonstrated aptitude for successfully completing assigned tasks.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team and to change jobs on short notice.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, adapt rapidly to changing priorities and schedules under deadline pressure, and maintain acceptable performance standards.
Valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to walk, sit, push, pull, carry, stoop, bend, squat, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, when mission requirements necessitate.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors in varying weather, in confined spaces, at heights, and around hazards while using appropriate PPE.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening.

Responsibilities

Reports to and facilitates tasks at the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.
Maintains the grounds of FASTC property.
Mows grass using walking-type or riding mowers or bushhogs.
Uses a weed eater to cut grass or weeds in ditches, ammunition mounds, and berms with high inclines; frequently lifts and carries lawn equipment such as weed eaters and edgers for extended periods.
Trims hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells; prunes shrubs and trees; and sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Waters lawns and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or sprinkler system.
Rakes, bags, and removes leaves and other natural debris.
Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, and parking lots using a shovel and snow blower.
Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
Assists with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment; may clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
Ties down equipment and cargo loads on stake-bed trucks and flatbed trailers.
Performs hand weeding, raking, shoveling, and landscape mulching.
May drive ATVs, Kubotas, other small equipment, or tractors.
Uses hand and arm signals to direct other operators.
Consistently produces quality products and service, completes required training on time, performs work safely and securely, and adheres to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.