Laborer NA-02

U.S. Army; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for outdoor recreation facilities. This role involves various responsibilities, including landscaping, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have prior laboring experience and the ability to operate power tools safely. The position requires physical stamina, as it involves lifting and moving heavy objects. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a role that offers variety and the chance to contribute to community recreation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 months of laboring experience required.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, lays sod, and trims flowerbeds.
• Loads and unloads materials, collects refuse and recyclables.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and facilities.

Skills

Manual skills

Ability to operate power equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Lawn mowers

Leaf blowers

Edgers and trimmers

Scrubbers and buffers

Steam cleaners

Vacuums

Job description

This position is located within various MWR Outdoor Recreation Facilities.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Duties

• Mows grass, lays sod, weeds flowerbeds, trims and edges walkways and lawns. Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.
• Loads and unloads conveyances; moves materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stacks and arranges supplies for storage; collects refuse and recyclable materials.
• Prunes shrubs and trees; applies fertilizer, waters plants, cleans out drainage ditches, shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Adjusts, cleans, oils and changes attachments on machines. Cleans rugs and drapes. Cleans, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A Medical Examination is required.
• Must be available to work varying and/or rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays and events.
• This position is dual compensation exempt; All GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply for this position.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

1. Three (3) months of laboring experience required.
   This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.
2. Must have the ability to use, control and clean tools and power equipment used.
3. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervision of each task assigned.
   It is recommended these skills be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE:

Manual skill to lift and move moderately heavy objects. Skill and knowledge to safely operate simple power equipment and hand tools (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edges and trimmers, scrubbers and buffers, steam cleaners and vacuums). A basic knowledge is required of routine maintenance procedures for power equipment.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics.