Outdoor Groundskeeper & Facility Maintenance Tech

U.S. Army MWR; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army MWR Fort Benning Golf Course is seeking a versatile grounds maintenance worker to support the Fort Benning mission.

You will mow grass, lay sod, weed flowerbeds, trim walkways and lawns, prune shrubs and trees, apply fertilizer, water plants, and manage drainage as part of a busy maintenance team. Daily tasks include loading supplies, moving materials, digging and leveling, cleaning floors and fixtures, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months of laboring experience required.
• Must have the ability use, control and clean tools and power equipment used.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervisor of each task assigned.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, lays sod, weeds flowerbeds, trims and edges walkways and lawns. Prunes shrubs and trees; applies fertilizer, waters plants, cleans out drainage ditches, shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Loads and unloads conveyances; moves materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stacks and arranges supplies for storage; collects refuse and recyclable materials.
• Digs, fills and tamps soil and gravel in earth excavations; levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake. Cleans rugs and drapes. Cleans, waxes and polishes floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment.
• Adjusts, cleans, oils and changes attachments on machines. Washes and replaces room fixtures using ladders and scaffolds. Uses chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and implements used.
• Notifies supervisor when additional materials are needed. Moves heavy items of furniture and office equipment as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboring experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Tools & power equipment

Job description

The U.S. Army MWR Fort Benning Golf Course is seeking a versatile grounds maintenance worker to support the Fort Benning mission.

You will mow grass, lay sod, weed flowerbeds, trim walkways and lawns, prune shrubs and trees, apply fertilizer, water plants, and manage drainage as part of a busy maintenance team. Daily tasks include loading supplies, moving materials, digging and leveling, cleaning floors and fixtures, and lifting up to 50 pounds.