Laborer Grounds
About The Position
This position is responsible for performing grounds maintenance duties at the Naval Station of Great Lakes, IL. Pay: $21.42 Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm, Weekends & Overtime (as needed), Paid Federal & Holidays OFF Veteran's Welcome! Typical Duties The Laborer mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers. The Laborer may be assigned to plant sod, shrubs, flowers, trees and/or landscape materials like blocks, pavers and rock. Laborer work includes pruning, raking, applying or removing mulch and watering. The Laborer is expected to safely operate equipment and to help perform minor maintenance of filling fluids, greasing, cleaning, replacing string or sharpening blades. The Laborer contributes to teamwork by training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor and implementing feedback for improvement. The Laborer continually performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality and customer service.
Requirements
- Must pass criminal background check.
- Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
- Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
- Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting while mowing, trimming, blowing, raking, pruning, planting, and performing other related grounds maintenance duties.
- Company travel using a personal insured vehicle is not required.
Nice To Haves
- pass driving history check and Company policy criteria.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be 21 or older to drive.
Responsibilities
- mows, trims, edges and blows/sweeps grass using mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers
- plant sod, shrubs, flowers, trees and/or landscape materials like blocks, pavers and rock
- pruning, raking, applying or removing mulch and watering
- safely operate equipment and to help perform minor maintenance of filling fluids, greasing, cleaning, replacing string or sharpening blades
- training and helping co-workers, communicating needs to the supervisor and implementing feedback for improvement
- continually performs duties with a special focus on safety, quality and customer service
- On call for snow removal
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term Disability
- Training & Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
