Landscaper with Security Clearance

Afognak Native Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Protection

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation in the Washington, DC area seeks a dedicated Landscaper to manage and maintain our grounds, including lawn care, vegetation removal, and debris collection. This role maintains grounds across varied terrain while following safety and environmental regulations, oversees shrubs, trees, and irrigation systems, and supports scheduling and reporting.

A TS/SCI clearance is required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance or landscaping experience required.
• Technical knowledge of lawn care and irrigation systems.
• Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment safely.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for reporting.
• Valid driver's license required.
• U.S. citizen per government contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and lawn care for a neat appearance.
• Remove debris and control vegetation to maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain shrubs, hedges, and plant beds to promote health.
• Provide tree maintenance including pruning and removal of dead wood.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems; report issues within 24 hours.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance around ammunition bunkers.
• Report to project manager and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Organizational communication

Driver's license

Job description

ALMS are seeking a dedicated and skilled Landscaper to manage and maintain the grounds of our installation. Landscaping role includes lawn maintenance, vegetation removal and debris removal.

The role requires maintaining aesthetically pleasing grounds across improved, semi-improved, and unimproved areas while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Grounds Maintenance:

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and general lawn care to maintain uniform grass height and a neat appearance.


• Control undesired vegetation and remove debris to ensure a clean and tidy environment.


• Maintain shrubs, hedges, and plant beds to promote plant health and prevent interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic.


• Provide tree maintenance, including pruning, staking, and removal of dead or damaged wood.

• Irrigation System Maintenance: Operate and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper water application for lawns and other vegetation. Report any inoperable irrigation system components within 24 hours of discovery and repair as needed.


• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure all equipment used is approved for use around ammunition bunkers and sensitive areas. Avoid using gas-powered equipment in environmentally sensitive areas. Obtain necessary certifications and follow safety protocols.


• Quality Assurance: Maintain improved, semi-improved, and unimproved grounds to ensure they meet the specified Common Output Level Standards (COLS). Submit soil analysis test results and proposed fertilizer types for approval before application. Replace or restore any lawns, plants, or property damaged during operations.


• Reporting and Scheduling: Identify and recommend non-recurring work as needed to comply with COL3 basic requirements and report to project manager.


• Other Duities: As assigned by manager REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Clearance Required: TS/SCI


• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field.


• Technical knowledge and skills in lawn care, irrigation systems.


• Ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment safely.


• Excellent organizational and communication skills for reporting and scheduling tasks.


• Must possess valid driver's license


• Pursuant to Government Contract, you must be a U.S. citizen. The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").