Job description

ASRC Federal Netcentric Technologies is seeking a Grounds Operator to support our contract at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM.

The Grounds Technician maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as but not limited to: buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers, trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Performs snow and ice removal operations to support the requirements of the snow removal plan.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with special event set-ups and tear-downs, and provides designated visitor (DV)routes
• Maintains and repairs fencing to include but not limited to: chain link and barbed wire.
• Salting and sanding of parking lots and sidewalks as needed.
• Assists in security measures to include barrier (cable, water, star, and jersey), cones and traffic control.
• Storm drainage cleanup and tumbleweed removal.
• Shovel and dirt work when necessary.
• Planting of trees, shrubs, flowers and other foliage.
• Drives gasoline or diesel powers 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.
• Is experienced and trained to fasten attachments onto graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractors.
• Adjusts tractor equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
• Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations.
• Maintains grounds and landscape of businesses and other properties, prepares and grades terrain, applies fertilizers, seeding, laying of sod, and transplants shrubs and plants.
• Cultivates shrubs, plants, and grass by using gardening implements and power-operated equipment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• No prior work experience required; however, three years prior experience preferred.
• 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Must be able to pass drug screen.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to a flight line environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail and confined spaces. May be exposed to herbicide and pesticide fumes, airborne particles, and electrical shock hazards. May be required to work a flexible work schedule and alternating work days to meet mission and customer requirements

PHYSICAL DEMAND:
This classification's activities range from, an office environment with extensive sitting demands to a flight line environment with extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May occasionally be required to lift objects whose weight exceeds 50 pounds. Special vision abilities to perform this job are close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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