Grounds Maintenance

Government Contracting Resources, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Contracting Resources, Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance/Laborer to perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks across facilities. The role includes lawn care, pruning, irrigation, and basic repairs, with a focus on safety and communication.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain base access, and a clean background check. Candidates should have good organizational skills, be able to follow written and verbal instructions, and be proficient with Microsoft

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleanup, cutting, trimming, and edging of all grassed areas and lawns.
• Maintains flowers, shrubs, tree beds, and replacements.
• Performs tasks such as leaf cleanup, tree pruning/removal, sod installation, seeding, fertilizing, and irrigation maintenance.
• Handles materials and equipment, including loading/unloading, washing, and basic repairs.
• Maintains grounds structures, roads, parking areas, fences, and drainage facilities; responds to emergencies.
• Maintains/tools/equipment and communicates effectively with management and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Excellent organizational skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Valid state driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Base Access Required

Job Summary:

The Grounds Maintenance/Laborer will perform various tasks associated with grounds maintenance outside of the buildings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs routine cleanup, cutting, trimming, and edging of all grassed areas and lawns.
• Performs maintenance of flowers, shrubs, tree beds, and replacement thereof.
• Completes general leaf clean-up, tree pruning, tree removal, sod installation, seeding, fertilizing, liming, thatching, aerating, irrigation, erosion, watering, and back-filling.
• Handles materials (e.g., loading, unloading, digging, hauling, hoisting, carrying, wrapping, mixing, pouring, spreading); washing and cleaning cars and trucks and department equipment; cleaning grounds, and other areas; and doing other general maintenance work, by hand or using common hand-tools and power equipment.
• Provides routine maintenance and minor repairs to such ground structures as improved and unimproved roads, parking areas, sidewalks, fences, retaining walls, storm drainage ditches, window wells, and catch basis; heavy weather services (snow removal); refuse collection and disposal, and provide services necessary to cope with emergencies such as those resulting from accidents, natural disasters, breakdown of equipment, floods in buildings from roof leaks, overflowed restroom fixtures, sinks, sprinkler systems, water pipes, and other utilities.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition; plans and organizes assignments effectively.
• Presents a professional, positive, and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers, co-workers, and supervision.
• Maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years within the past five years in commercial grounds maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Protected Veterans are invited to apply.