Position Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscapting and grounds at the United States Air Force Academy. Work is preformed outdoors in the elements and hours are long but plentiful. Please have good work ethic and a professional attitude to bring to this team and company. This is a DOD contract, so drug screens are mandatory. Starting pay is $16.10 hourly Essential Job Functions: Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties. Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower; trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls. Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes. Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks and others. Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth. Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to prevent slipping. Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains and other duties. Sweep walkways of debris. Cut down tree limbs as needed. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utlizied in groundskeeping. Rake, mulch and prune the grounds as needed. Install rock, cement, lighting, water and lawn furniture. Other duties as assigned. |