Grounds Maintenance

Government Contracting Resources, Inc; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Contracting Resources, Inc is looking for a Grounds Maintenance/Laborer in Seal Beach, California. The successful candidate will perform tasks like cleanup, cutting, trimming, and minor repairs in grounds maintenance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in commercial grounds maintenance. U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license are required. The role involves using hand-tools and power equipment, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleanup, cutting, trimming, and edging of grassed areas and lawns.
• Maintain flowers, shrubs, tree beds, and perform replacements as needed.
• Perform general maintenance tasks using hand-tools and power equipment.
• Provide routine maintenance and minor repairs to ground structures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years in commercial grounds maintenance

Job description

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 basin; 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.