Laborer Grounds Maintenance (NAVFAC-Philadelphia, PA)

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance performs grounds maintenance and landscaping services such as lawn maintenance, vegetation removal, and debris removal within installation grounds parcels designated as improved, semi-improved, and unimproved areas at the Naval Support Activity facility in Philadelphia, PA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mowing and trimming of vegetation to ensure a uniform height.
• Edging along concrete, asphalt, aggregate, planter beds, or where needed to maintain vegetation delineation.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems to maintain health and appearance of vegetation.
• Maintain plants and plant beds to present a neat appearance.
• Ornamental tree planting, maintenance, and pruning.
• Maintain shrubs and hedges by removing and disposing of dead, broken, damaged, or diseased areas, and all other trimmings.
• Remove obstructions and control trees and vegetation in storm drainage systems.
• Weed and vegetation control with the application of herbicides.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years of related grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to skillfully operate mowing equipment of various types, such as push mowers, zero-turn mowers, and lawn tractors.
• Ability to skillfully operate various commonly used small grounds keeping equipment, such as weed eaters, edgers, pruners, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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