Grounds Laborer

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Robins Air Force Base - Warner Robins, GA 31093 Position Type: Seasonal Education Level: High School Salary Range: $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: General Labor Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Project Manager, crew leader, or lead gardener, the Grounds Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of landscaping and grounds at multiple locations surrounding an airfield, waterways, open grounds, and buildings and/or structures. Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently. Job Duties Perform groundskeeping duties. Cut/mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth. Remove stumps, fill holes, and apply grass seed as needed. Remove all landscaping debris. Cut down tree limbs that pose a danger. Trim shrubs and pull weeds. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping. Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed. Manage mangrove growth both on the land and in the water. Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer. Other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Frequent exposure to heat, sun for extended periods of time. Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases. Exposure to wildlife. Possible exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of the body or extremities. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or G.E.D. One year of relevant experience. The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable. Read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping. Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Ability to operate or learn to operate riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools. The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to lift between 25-50 lbs. The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in inclement weather. Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations. The ability to make repetitive movements. Ability to work in awkward postures. Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr