Grounds Maintenance Worker - GGTC Ft. Stewart

Facilities

This position is based at the Georgia Army National Guard's Georgia Garrison Training Center at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Provides maintenance to grounds, sidewalks, parking lots, fencing, and other large ground area modifications (mow grass, weed-eat, blow driveways and parking lots, plant and trim shrubs / plants, apply pesticides, pick up trash). Properly uses power hand tools, commercial lawn mowers, and tractors. May plant grass, shrubs, and trees. Must be able to properly maintain and account for tools and equipment.

NOTE : The selected applicant will work outdoors in extreme temperatures and will be exposed to loud noises and fumes from herbicide application, gasoline, and two cycle engines. Manual labor required with heavy lifting of landscape materials and other activities such as planting, trimming, mowing, and mulch installation.

Agency Specific Qualifications and / or Preferred Qualifications :

Job-related experience in nursery, landscaping, or grounds maintenance operations.

The selected applicant will have the additional following requirements :

1. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license - must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial License within 1 year of hire. 2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. 3. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation. 4. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE"

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Unclassified position #00054265