Grounds Maintenance Laborer

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of buildings, grounds and roadways. The Laborer is also responsible for performing minor repairs of structures and equipment. This position is based in Alameda, Ca but travel (company vehicle provided) is required to other Bay area Reserve Center project sites (Sacramento, San Bruno, Concord, and San Jose).

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

Maintain sprinklers systems. Repair broken sprinkler lines, sprinkler heads, valves, and related equipment. Clear blockages from valves and pipes. Inspect, service, maintain, and repair automatic sprinkler control devices. Perform minor repairs on sprinkler control devices. Establish and maintain sprinkler system preventive maintenance programs. Cut grass using walk-behind or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs). Trim hedges/edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools. Clean walks, drives and parking areas by means of a landscape blower or vacuum. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide, and/or insecticide. Plant grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Water lawns and shrubs. Perform litter and debris clean-up. Weed plant and ornamental landscape beds. Repair and paints fences, gates, benches, buildings, and equipment. May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, residential units, or parking areas by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing. May be assigned to assist with spill response team. Load and unload trucks and other conveyances. Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks. Collect refuse and salvageable materials. Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations. Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake. Clean culverts and ditches. Cut trees, and brush. Operate power tools such as chain saws, lawnmowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers. Wash, wax, vacuum, and polish vehicles/equipment. Move heavy pieces of machinery and equipment. Pick up leaves and trash. Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely. Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, "near miss" and hazardous situations. Responsible for minor routine maintenance to equipment use in their daily functions. May perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory Must be able to read and comprehend Blueprints. Must be able to work independently and have effective communication. Four years experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, two years of which have been in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment. Valid Ca State Real ID Driver's license with acceptable driving record. United States Citizenship or eligible to work in the United States. Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 75lbs. Preferred Formal training through apprenticeship or vocational school Experience working on military installations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $30.52 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Ability to pass a background check

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Maintenance:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person Grounds Maintenance Laborer 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Alameda, CA $28.00 - $30.52 an hour - Full-time Chugach Government Solutions 347 reviews $28.00 - $30.52 an hour - Full-time The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of buildings, grounds and roadways. The Laborer is also responsible for performing minor repairs of structures and equipment. This position is based in Alameda, Ca but travel (company vehicle provided) is required to other Bay area Reserve Center project sites (Sacramento, San Bruno, Concord, and San Jose).

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

Maintain sprinklers systems. Repair broken sprinkler lines, sprinkler heads, valves, and related equipment. Clear blockages from valves and pipes. Inspect, service, maintain, and repair automatic sprinkler control devices. Perform minor repairs on sprinkler control devices. Establish and maintain sprinkler system preventive maintenance programs. Cut grass using walk-behind or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs). Trim hedges/edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools. Clean walks, drives and parking areas by means of a landscape blower or vacuum. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide, and/or insecticide. Plant grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs. Water lawns and shrubs. Perform litter and debris clean-up. Weed plant and ornamental landscape beds. Repair and paints fences, gates, benches, buildings, and equipment. May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, residential units, or parking areas by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing. May be assigned to assist with spill response team. Load and unload trucks and other conveyances. Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks. Collect refuse and salvageable materials. Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations. Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake. Clean culverts and ditches. Cut trees, and brush. Operate power tools such as chain saws, lawnmowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers. Wash, wax, vacuum, and polish vehicles/equipment. Move heavy pieces of machinery and equipment. Pick up leaves and trash. Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely. Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, "near miss" and hazardous situations. Responsible for minor routine maintenance to equipment use in their daily functions. May perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory Must be able to read and comprehend Blueprints. Must be able to work independently and have effective communication. Four years experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds, two years of which have been in the maintenance, repair, or modification of irrigation systems and irrigation equipment. Valid Ca State Real ID Driver's license with acceptable driving record. United States Citizenship or eligible to work in the United States. Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 75lbs. Preferred Formal training through apprenticeship or vocational school Experience working on military installations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $30.52 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Ability to pass a background check

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Maintenance:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person