Grounds Laborer

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Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Project Manager, crew leader, or lead gardener, the Grounds Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of landscaping and grounds at multiple locations surrounding an airfield, waterways, open grounds, and buildings and/or structures. Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently.

• Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities. *

Job Duties:

• Perform groundskeeping duties.
• Cut/Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
• Remove stumps, fills holes, and apply grass seed as needed.
• Remove all landscaping debris.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Manage mangrove growth both on the land and in the water.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to heat, sun for extended periods of time.
• Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases.
• Exposure to wildlife.
• Possible exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of the body or extremities.