Laborer NA-02

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is looking for a Laborer to help maintain the outdoor spaces at Fort Hood. Responsibilities include landscaping, loading materials, and general upkeep of the area. No degree is required, but candidates should have a strong work ethic and the ability to lift heavy objects. Join us in making a difference for the military community.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors and handle various physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces through landscaping and general upkeep.
• Load and unload materials as required.
• Dig, fill, and tamp soil as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Landscaping

Heavy lifting

Job description

Overview

This position is at Fort Hood MWR Parks & Fields, where you'll help keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and beautiful for our military community. As a Laborer, you'll dive into hands-on tasks like landscaping, loading gear, and general upkeep. No degree needed just a strong work ethic and a love for working outdoors. Join a team that takes pride in making a difference every day!

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

• Mows grass, lays sod, weeds flowerbeds, trims and edges walkways and lawns. Prunes shrubs and trees; applies fertilizer, waters plants, cleans out drainage ditches, shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Loads and unloads conveyances; moves materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stacks and arranges supplies for storage; collects refuse and recyclable materials.
• Digs, fills and tamps soil and gravel in earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.
• Moves heavy items of furniture and office equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry moderate to heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Must also be able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.