MWR Laborer

Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MWR Laborer to join their Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department. This part-time role involves maintaining the golf course and surrounding areas, performing ground maintenance, and operating heavy power equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in trades such as landscaping or plumbing, and possess strong groundskeeping skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community environment while ensuring the upkeep of recreational facilities. If you are a motivated individual looking to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in trades like plumbing, carpentry, or landscaping.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance and operate large industrial power mowers.
• Assist with clean-up and maintenance of recreation areas.

Skills

Groundskeeping Skills

Operating Heavy Power Equipment

Understanding Verbal and Written Instructions

Using Hand Tools

Tools

Industrial Power Mowers

Riding Mowers

Hand Tools

Job description

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This position is in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region, Southwest. The incumbent assists in maintaining the Golf Course and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

1. Perform ground maintenance, including grading, digging ditches, and trenching using picks and shovels. Operate large industrial power mowers and riding mowers, adjust blades, prepare fuel mixtures, and perform cleaning and lubrication.
2. Assist with general clean-up and maintenance of grass, planted areas, parking lots, and recreation areas by removing trash, weeds, and brush. Transport supplies and personnel as needed.
3. Conduct routine maintenance on power equipment, including safety checks, lubrication, and fuel management.
4. Perform miscellaneous tasks such as watering plants, trimming weeds, applying seed or fertilizer, and planting flowers or shrubs.
5. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet federal employment suitability requirements and pass background investigations, including fingerprint checks.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Qualifications

• Experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, or landscaping.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping skills.
• Skill in operating, controlling, and maintaining heavy power equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools like rakes, mowers, clippers, shovels, etc.
• Skill in performing routine maintenance and adjusting mower blades.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Position not in a positive education series. Compliance with Executive Order 12564 regarding drug-free workplace is required. Illegal drug use will lead to penalties including removal from federal service.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other