Outdoor Equipment Operator & Grounds Maintenance

U.S. Army MWR; Village of Highland Falls (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at West Point invites applicants for a maintenance technician in the Army Community Recreation Division, stationed at West Point Parks and Picnic Areas.

The role operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, troubleshoots, performs repairs, and conducts grounds maintenance in outdoor settings year-round. The position requires physical effort, outdoor work in cold and heat, weekend or holiday shifts, and a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment including snowcats, tractors and light vehicles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine repairs on combustion engines and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance tasks (mowing, trimming, winterization).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment (snowplow trucks, ATVs, snowcats, mowing machines).
• Troubleshoot and coordinate maintenance and repairs of equipment and machines.
• Perform facility and grounds maintenance including winterization and landscaping.
• Respond to assigned tasks and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Troubleshooting

Grounds maintenance

Physical stamina

Tools

Diesel engines

Snowmaking equipment

Power tools

Lifts (chairlift, rope tow)

Job description

U.S. Army MWR at West Point invites applicants for a maintenance technician in the Army Community Recreation Division, stationed at West Point Parks and Picnic Areas.

The role operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, troubleshoots, performs repairs, and conducts grounds maintenance in outdoor settings year-round. The position requires physical effort, outdoor work in cold and heat, weekend or holiday shifts, and a valid state driver’s license.