MWR Tractor Operator (Groundskeeper)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in Coronado, CA seeks a skilled equipment operator in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department to maintain golf course grounds using farm-type tractors and attached equipment. You will operate mowing and support machinery, perform inspections, service routines, and minor repairs, and assist in daily grounds maintenance, trenching and plant care as needed.

This federal position offers a 35–40 hour workweek, a pay range of $22.21–$24.06 per hour, and an

Responsibilities

• Operates gas and/or diesel powered tractors and mowing equipment as listed in the posting.
• Performs operational inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and readiness.
• Maintains golf course grounds and performs related lawn care, trenching, and plant maintenance tasks as required.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of the position is to operate farm-type tractors or attached equipment to maintain golf course grounds.

Key Responsibilities

Operates gas and/or diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including back-hoe, front-end loader, fairway mower, rough mower, a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, aerator, fertilizer spreader and rod cutter on level or rolling terrain.

Operates a dump truck and other types of heavy duty equipment, such as brush hog, rotary mowers, trim mowers, greens mowers, collar mowers, tee mowers, aerators, plows, chippers, diggers, and backhoes needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs, and to do pruning, trimming or planting. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks, roads and other such locations as required.

Makes operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper oil level, battery conditions and similar items. Checks presence and usability of assigned equipment. Cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Performs work relating to the operation, inspection, minor construction, repair, and maintenance of facility real and personal property, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.21 – $24.06/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 35-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.