Gardener

Alutiiq, LLC; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC is seeking a Gardener in Ridgecrest, CA to provide general gardening and groundskeeping for government contracts. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, pruning, debris removal, and maintaining grounds and irrigation systems.

The role requires operating small equipment, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adhering to safety protocols. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive manual shift equipment up to a two-ton truck.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools including shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, pruning saws and sheers, hand mowers, hula hoes, etc.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements and wear PPE at all times.
• Alutiiq maintains a professional work environment and prohibits harassment.
• Ability to comply with all instruction and direction.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Applicant must pass background investigation for the company and base.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Alutiiq maintains a drug/alcohol free workplace; must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to perform physical labor including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, prune, remove debris and weeds; stake trees and maintain berms.
• Maintain improved and semi-improved grounds.
• Build and maintain irrigation systems including valves, backflow preventers and sprinklers.
• Operate motorized equipment such as tractors, weed eaters and chainsaws as required.
• Possibly travel to outlying areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Manual transmission driving

Hand tools proficiency

Safety PPE adherence

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shovels

Rakes

Lawn rollers

Pruning saws

Shears

Hand mowers

Hula hoes

Job description

• Taxable Entity: ALUTIIQ LOGISTICS & MAINTENANCE SVS LLC
• Job Title: Gardener
• Location: CA China Lake Boilermakers 344 - Ridgecrest, CA 93555 US (Primary)
• Category: Landscaping and Grounds Keeping
• Job Type: Full-time
• Typical Pay/Range: $24.08 Hourly
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Travel: None
• Security Clearance Required: None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Alutiiq Logistics & Maintenance Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has opportunities for Gardeners inRidgecrest, CA. The Gardeneris responsible forproviding general gardening care andgroundsmaintenance involving trees, lawns, turf, shrubs, hedges, ground cover,flowersand athletic fields.Work will include both routine work and special assignments to support a government contract.

• Primary duties will consist of mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, pruning, debris and weed removal, tree staking, bermmaintenanceand limbremoval.
• Willmaintainimproved and semi-improvedgrounds.
• Build andmaintainirrigation systems to include valves, vacuum breakers, backflow preventers, pressure regulators, irrigation connections, sprinkler heads, bubblers, risers, heads, underground piping, controls, irrigation timeclocksand other water emittingdevices.
• Operating motorized equipment such as tractors, weed eaters, chain saws, etc. asrequired.
• May berequiredto drive to outlyingareas.
• Other duties as assigned by immediateSupervisor.

Payrate:$24.08 Hourly

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to drive manual shift equipment up to a two-tontruck.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, pruning saws and sheers, hand mowers, hula hoes, etc.
• Ability tocomply withall safety requirements andwear personal protective equipment at alltimes.
• Alutiiq-Mele, LLCmaintains a professional work environment at all times.Harassment of any type will not betolerated.
• Ability tocomply withall instruction anddirection.
• Ability work independently as well as part of a team.
• Applicant must have the ability to successfully pass a background investigation for both the company as well as thebase.
• Must have a valid state's driver'slicense.
• Alutiiq, LLC maintains a drug/alcohol free workplace.Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment drugscreening.
• Must have the ability to perform physical labor to include lifting and carrying a maximum of 50 lbs.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.