NBVC Grounds Worker - Qualifying Disability NBVC20260115

NBVC Grounds Worker - Qualifying Disability

NBVC20260115 BEACON - 3.5

Port Hueneme, CA Job Details Full-time $18.59 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work English Driver's License Hedge trimmers Hand tools Full Job Description A qualifying disability is required for this position. A qualifying disability may be a result of injury, disease or congenital defect which limits the person's functional capabilities.

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location:

Naval Base Ventura County /

Full-time:

Monday - Friday /

Hours:

7:00am - 3:30pm /

Starting Rate:

$18.59 per hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION VTC

Enterprises has been supporting people with developmental disabilities since 1962. Part of fulfilling our mission includes providing individuals with community experiences to develop and promote their independence. In this position, the Naval Base Ventra County (NBVC) Grounds Worker is responsible for a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance work at areas throughout the assigned military base. For more information visit our website: www.vtc-sm.org Essential Functions and Responsibilities Complete grounds maintenance requirements as specified in the government base contract. Perform routine cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repair tasks on tools and equipment as required. Operate hand tools and power tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance operations safely. Perform plant bed maintenance which includes fertilizing, weeding, mulching and policing. Prune trees up to 6 feet in height from ground level and including cleanup and debris removal. Prune shrubs, hedges and vines including cleanup and debris removal. Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls including cleanup and debris removal. Turf rejuvenation to include dethatching, aerating, seeding and fertilizing. Safely operate riding lawn mowers to maintain grounds in a manner that meets or exceed government quality specifications. Qualifications No minimum education requirements. Knowledge of Grounds Maintenance Tools; Must demonstrate the proficient use of the following tools: backpack blower, hedge trimmer and line trimmer. Ability to remember and follow verbal directions. Able to understand written or oral equipment operation procedures. Able to read and interpret written or oral equipment operation procedures in English. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management; Ability to work as part of a team. Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Ability to perform repetitive work according to set procedures. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions. Ability to think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action. Requirements Valid driver's license with an insurable record. An insured vehicle available for use during employment. Must be willing and able to work up to 8 hours per shift. Must be able to work in varying weather conditions, shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Benefits Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Retirement Plan Employment Assistance Program (EAP) VTC Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.