Job Description: ASRC Federal NetCentric Technology, LLC is seeking a Grounds Technician to support our customer located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Summary: The Grounds Technician maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as but not limited to: improved (landscaped and irrigated) grounds such as parks, athletic fields, and surrounding building exteriors; semi-improved and xeriscape grounds typically surrounding and between facilities, and unimproved areas in the more remote locations of the base.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensures shop objectives and all tasks associated with Grounds Maintenance are accomplished in accordance with contractual requirements. Such tasks include but are not limited to:
- Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers.
- Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using 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 and/or insecticide.
- Maintain and repair fencing to include, but not limited to, chain link and barbed wire.
- Perform storm drainage cleanup and tumbleweed removal.
- Shovel and dirt work when necessary.
- Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other foliage.
- Perform snow and ice removal operations to support the requirements of the snow removal plan.
- Conduct salting and sanding of parking lots and sidewalks as needed.
- Assist in deploying security measures to include barrier (cable, water, star, and jersey), cones, and other traffic control equipment.
- Drive gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in the ground, or pull cable of which to raise, lower or load heavy material or equipment.
- Adjust tractor equipment for proper operation, lubricate and make minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
- Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations.
- Assist with special event set-ups and teardowns to include maintaining distinguished visitor (DV) routes to contractual standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: - Minimum education level of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Three (3) to Six (6) months of prior grounds experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with hands and knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
- Demonstrated skill in the care and use of the tools and equipment in the trades involved.
- Experienced and trained to fasten attachments onto graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractors.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
- Must have proficient English oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers.
- Must be a US citizen and currently possess or be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license.
- Be able to pass a drug screen.
- Have ability to perform repetitive physical tasks involving lifting at least 50 lbs.
- Be committed to providing for and maintaining a safe working environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - General knowledge of irrigation and functions regarding water-delivery and backflow prevention.
- Experience working in a government environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled