Grounds Technician - ASRC Federal Holding Company

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