Grounds Laborer

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation in Denver, CO seeks a Grounds Laborer to guide daily grounds maintenance, operate and oversee equipment, and ensure safety and quality in outdoor work.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and five years’ grounds maintenance experience, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain an HDSS vehicle operations license within 60 days. Pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain HDSS vehicle operations license within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of landscaping equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to laborers and schedules daily work.
• Interacts well with customers and co-workers to foster a positive environment.
• Trains employees on equipment as necessary.
• Mows, polices, trims; maintains logs and 2404 forms as required.
• Operates vehicles and equipment safely to meet contractual requirements.
• Performs operator maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinates projects with Site Supervisor and provides daily updates.
• Participates in training for a safe work environment.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Supervisory guidance

Safety compliance

Work without supervision

Vehicle operation safety

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this position: Grounds Laborer in Denver, CO

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $20.79 per hr.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

• Provides guidance to laborers, schedules and evaluates daily work performed.
• Interacts well with customers and fellow employees to create a good working environment.
• Trains employees on equipment as necessary.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks, but not limited to mowing, policing, trimming, equipment sign-out sheets, vehicle dispatches, 2404 forms and key logs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment safely and properly to comply with all legal and contractual requirements.
• Performs operator maintenance and safety checks on all vehicles and equipment used.
• Coordinates projects with and provides daily updates to the Site Supervisor.
• Participation in functional specific training that promotes a safe work environment.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Level of Experience Requirements: Five (5) years experience in grounds maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Ability to obtain a HDSS vehicle operations license within sixty (60) days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and operational requirements preferred.
• Demonstrates qualified skills on all ground’s equipment.
• Performs limited maintenance on vehicles and tools to include checking engine/brakes/fuel/tires/water.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Must operate equipment safely to task specification under all environmental conditions.

Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.

Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.

Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.

Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.

Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.

Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.

Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; must be able to lift 50 pounds, and work in many different weather conditions.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed outdoors with exposure to many different types of weather.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.