Landscaper

About the role

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by the . In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cut grass using walk-behind or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs).
• Trim hedges/edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Clean walks, drives and parking areas by means of a landscape blower or vacuum.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.
• Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicide, and/or insecticide.
• Plant grass, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Water lawns and shrubs.
• Perform litter and debris clean-up.
• Weed plant and ornamental landscape beds.
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, buildings, and equipment.
• May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, residential units, or parking areas by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
• May be assigned to assist with spill response team.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations.
• Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake.
• Clean culverts and ditches.
• Cut trees, and brush.
• Operate power tools such as chain saws, lawnmowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers.
• Wash, wax, vacuum, and polish vehicles/equipment.
• Move heavy pieces of machinery and equipment.
• Pick up leaves and trash.
• Accountable for meeting safety performance standards and completing all work safely.
• Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, “near miss” and hazardous situations.
• Responsible for minor routine maintenance to equipment use in their daily functions.
• May perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum 6 month’s experience with mowing and landscape equipment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Work is performed outdoors.
• Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
• Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft-carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
• Work hours are subject to change, with weekend work or long hours as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughout the property, including accessing multiple floors, stairways, and mechanical spaces.
• Able to remain in a stationary position and/or move about the property for extended periods during inspections or issue resolution.
• Able to operate standard maintenance tools and office equipment.
• Able to position self (e.g., bend, stoop, kneel, reach) to inspect or access equipment and areas requiring maintenance.
• Able to move items of moderate weight (e.g., up to 25–50 lbs), or coordinate assistance when needed.
• Able to communicate effectively with tenants, staff, and vendors.