Seasonal Groundskeeper - Urgently Hiring

Grounds Laborer

Robins Air Force Base - Warner Robins, GA 31093

Salary Range $17.75 - $17.75 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Seasonal Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category General Labor

Now Hiring! Helping People! If that sounds great to you, come join our team, where our passion and purpose is to provide job skills training, a compassionate culture, and employment opportunities for disabled veterans and other people with disabilities! If you are interested, please consider applying for this position within our company as a Grounds Laborer.

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.

***** Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities. *****

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 all landscaping debris.

Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.

Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.

Manage mangrove growth both on the land and in the water.

Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.

Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases.

Must be at least 18 years old.

High School Diploma or G.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.

Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.

Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.

Since 2001, Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. has been providing its customers with the unique opportunity to employ a social enterprise that provides cleaning and ground maintenance services, as well as other meaningful job opportunities. Our company aims to provide opportunities to people with disabilities in order to assist them in overcoming barriers that limit their potential. With a vision to continue to be a respected employer of people with disabilities and "vendor of choice" in the markets we serve by cultivating an exceptional service-driven company that is committed to excellence and quality. 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.