DoD Grounds Technician – Outdoor Maintenance

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC; Dededo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) in Dededo, Guam, seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform vegetation control, mowing, trimming, boundary clearing, and site upkeep within designated 25-foot boundaries around Field Office Spaces and temporary facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of O&M with heavy equipment, and proven ability to operate mowing equipment safely; the position is onsite with a pay rate of $20.67/hr and compliance with DoD and GEPA safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ of operations and maintenance experience with heavy equipment machinery.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance, vegetation control, and landscaping tasks in outdoor environments.
• Knowledge of vegetation height requirements, boundary clearance standards, and installation environmental constraints.
• Ability to safely operate mowing equipment, trimmers, and other vegetation control tools.
• Familiarity with DoD, GEPA, and host installation safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions from Project Manager, including required work approvals.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor construction, repair, alteration, and demolition tasks across FOS, latrines, and other temporary facilities.
• Perform grass cutting and vegetation control within a 25-foot boundary of all FOS, latrines, port-a-johns, and temporary facilities.
• Maintain grass and vegetation at no more than 8 inches in height.
• Maintain vegetation control up to 22 acres at the site, including 30 feet on either side of fences and around utility boxes/manholes.
• Prevent work outside approved boundaries and avoid keep-out buffer zones.
• Remove grass clippings, debris, and vegetation waste to maintain a clean site environment.
• Repair or replace any damage to materials, equipment, or property caused during grounds maintenance activities at no cost to the Government.
• Operate mowing equipment, trimmers, blowers, and vegetation control tools safely and effectively.
• Ensure proper maintenance and readiness of grounds equipment to support routine vegetation control requirements.
• Perform all grounds maintenance tasks in compliance with Federal, GEPA, DoD, Service Branch, and host installation regulations.
• Follow buffer restrictions and environmental protections noted in site maps and installation guidance.
• Adhere to site safety protocols including hazard awareness and operational constraints.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Vegetation control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowing equipment

Job description

Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) in Dededo, Guam, seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform vegetation control, mowing, trimming, boundary clearing, and site upkeep within designated 25-foot boundaries around Field Office Spaces and temporary facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of O&M with heavy equipment, and proven ability to operate mowing equipment safely; the position is onsite with a pay rate of $20.67/hr and compliance with DoD and GEPA safety rules.