Grounds Laborer

Grounds Laborer

Fort Rucker, Alabama

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains grounds of range and training area property such as ranges, target berms, target frames, and training area structures. Repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cutting grass, using walking-type or riding mowers, trim hedges and edges around roadways, ranges, signage, and training areas using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, uses shears and other hand tools, sprays vegetation with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include the following: planting grass, picking up and carts away leaves, paper or other litter; removes debris from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel, repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. Assists in repairing roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing. Responsible for policing and removal of brass casings on aviation firing pads. Maintenance workers remove fallen and leaning dead trees, encroaching limbs and brush, make minor repair of trails, trail drainage and trail drainage structures and trail location marking. Maintenance Worker removes downed limbs, loose rock and debris from trail ways and will perform other manual labor in the maintenance of Army training lands as directed. The maintenance worker will also maintain vegetation on live-fire and non-live-fire ranges, and other locations both improved and unimproved operating weed whackers, lawn mowers and other vegetation maintenance equipment. The maintenance worker may also assist in the application of herbicide in selected range operations and facilities areas.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

  
  

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  Minimum one (1) year demonstrated relevant experience in the above-described capability for field work involving heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.) and climbing over rough terrain under various weather conditions.

  
  

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  Current State-issued Driver's license and ability to operate 4x4 vehicles safely on rough trails/roads/terrain.

  
  

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  Proof of US Citizenship required.

  
  

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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  Must be capable of operating hand or power tools in performing grounds maintenance duties.

  
  

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  Must have a valid driver's license, maintain Installation driving privileges and complete a Defensive Driving Course.

  
  

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  Must be able to pass all security requirements IAW military installation Provost Marshall's Policy to gain access to the installation.

  
  

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes

Performance Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama

Relocation Assistance: No

Clearance Type: N/A (may require background check)

Travel Required: Limited, within local training complex areas

Working Environment:

The work environment consists of both office and field settings within the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range and Training Complex. The position may require frequent visits to range and maintenance sites, including exposure to noise, weather, and outdoor conditions typical of live-fire training environments. The Project Manager may be required to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays based on mission schedules and contract needs.