Laborer - Grounds - San Antonio, TX

Hourly Rate: $17.20
Schedule: Monday - Friday  40hr/week

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Health & Welfare, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer will be responsible for the cultivation and care of all landscaping and grounds maintenance requirements of the contract they are assigned to and shall act as the official point of contact to the PM.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Maintain grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields.


* Repair 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 curbs and walkways, maintain flowerbeds using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.


* Shall perform snow removal and ice control on walk areas around all Government furnished buildings, sidewalks, steps, and on walkways between buildings and parking areas to assure personnel and equipment safety and to perform work requirements.


* Plant grass, flowers, and shrubs, water lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, pick up and burn or cart away leaves, paper or other litter; repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.


* Assists fertilize or herbicide lawn, shrubs, and trees using ground spreader or sprayers.


* Assist 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.


* Follow OSHA and company safety rules and regulations.


* Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.


* Demonstrate interpersonal skills to work well within a team environment with a customer-focused approach and aptitude for continuous improvement serving internal and external customers.


* Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control principles.


* Possess and maintain a current valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.


* Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.


* Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.


* Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).


* Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.


* Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.


* Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

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