Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

About the role

The position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $17.86/hour. In addition, a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of all areas of the site facilities.
• Operate and perform simple maintenance on lawn equipment as needed.
• Provide labor support to site projects and upgrades.
• Maintain the grounds of the ROTHR facilities to include cutting grass, trimming hedges, edging, pruning shrubs, planting grass, spreading fertilizer, and application of pesticides.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Applicant must have a minimum of six months combined practical Grounds Maintenance experience.
• Applicant must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• If employed an excess of 12 months, the selected candidate must be able to qualify as a Registered Technician for State Certified Pesticide Applicator.
• The selected candidate may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Qualification preference: Current Registered State Pesticide Applicator. Previous or current security clearance.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to comprehend and carry out the instructions outlined in written procedures with little supervision.

Benefits

No relocation is provided for this position. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.