Grounds Maintenance Tech - Outdoor Upkeep & Tree Care

Training, Rehabilitation, & Development Institute, Inc.; Killeen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Training, Rehabilitation, & Development Institute, Inc. is seeking a Labor, Grounds Maintenance technician for the Fort Hood area in Killeen, TX.

This on-site, full-time role involves maintaining grounds using mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws, with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate on slopes for long periods. The position requires tree trimming experience, a flexible schedule, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have tree trimming experience.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged standing, sitting, walking and/or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds and athletic fields.
• Repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds and wells
• Uses hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns/carts away leaves, paper or other litter.
• Trims and or removes Trees using chainsaws, pole saws, pruning poles etc.Some trimming will require a bucket truck.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Other tasks as as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Tree trimming

Flexibility

Security clearance

Job description

Training, Rehabilitation, & Development Institute, Inc. is seeking a Labor, Grounds Maintenance technician for the Fort Hood area in Killeen, TX.

This on-site, full-time role involves maintaining grounds using mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws, with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate on slopes for long periods. The position requires tree trimming experience, a flexible schedule, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.