Laborer Grounds Maintenance

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corp.; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer for Grounds Maintenance to join their team at Fort Carson. This role involves performing essential landscaping tasks, including mowing, trimming, and planting, while ensuring the property remains well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing. The ideal candidate will be physically fit, able to work under various weather conditions, and possess a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to contribute to a respected organization dedicated to serving the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Accrued PTO based on years of service

Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Health and Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and operating small trucks.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Cut grass and maintain landscaping using various tools.
• Remove snow and debris from walkways and parking lots.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Teamwork

Customer Service

Physical Fitness

Safety Practices

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

High School Diploma

Tools

Weed Eater

Tractor

Mower

Snow Blower

Job description

Subsidiary: T & H Services

Job Title: Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

Job Location: Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level: Public Trust

Travel Req.: N/A

Pay: $20.57/hr

Health & Welfare: $8.34 – $10.96/hr up to 40 hours per week

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.

Scope of Work:

The Laborer Grounds Maintenance performs various labor tasks to maintain Fort Carson property.

Responsibilities:

• Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.)
• Utilize weed eater to cut grass or weeds in ditches, ammunition mounds, and berms with high inclines. Frequently lift and carry lawn equipment such as weed eater and edger for long periods of time.
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using 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.

• Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Rake, bag, and remove leaves and other natural debris.
• Removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• 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
• Tie down equipment and cargo loads on stake bed trucks and flatbed trailers.
• Hand weed-pulling, raking, shoveling, and mulching landscapes.
• May drive ATV’s, Kubota’s and other small equipment or Tractors.
• Use hand and arm signals to direct other operators.
• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience and/or training providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks of the position. Some specialized experience preferred and/or formal vocational/technical training.
• Experience in operating small trucks and grounds equipment.
• Must be able to successfully complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier 1) background check.
• Must possess the ability to work in a high-volume office area and interface in a positive manner with co-workers and the customer.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and directives.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Accurately maintains and updates records to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Duties will require frequent periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, crouching, bending, crawling, reaching, and balancing. Physically fit to frequently bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions and able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer’s mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

• Access to Colorado FAMLI benefits for up to twelve weeks of leave per year to:

1. Bond with a new child, including adopted and fostered children.
2. Care for themselves, if they have a serious health condition.
3. Care for a family member’s serious health condition.
4. Make arrangements for a family member’s military deployment.
5. Address the immediate safety needs and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

• Health and Wellness Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals, electronics and more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.