Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

RTX•Freer, TX

54d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States. This position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $16.17/hour. In addition, a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

Requirements

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Applicant must have at least six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
Applicant must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
If employed an excess of 12 months, the selected candidate must be able to qualify as a Registered Technician for State Certified Pesticide Applicator.
The selected candidate may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Nice To Haves

Current Registered State Pesticide Applicator.
Previous or current security clearance.
Applicant must have the ability to comprehend and carry out the instructions outlined in written procedures with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning of all areas of the site facilities.
Operate and perform simple maintenance on lawn equipment as needed.
Provide labor support to site projects and upgrades.
Maintain the grounds of the ROTHR facilities to include cutting grass, trimming hedges, edging, pruning shrubs, planting grass, spreading fertilizer, and application of pesticides.
Perform all other related duties as assigned and required.