USAJOBS · 5 months ago
GARDENER/GROUNDSKEEPER NA04/STEP 1
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.38/hr - $19.38/hrMarine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The Gardener/Groundskeeper will perform general grounds maintenance at a golf course, operate specialized equipment, and ensure the area is clean and well-maintained.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of general grounds maintenance at golf course
Operates a variety of specialized lawn mowers designed for golf courses, including but not limited to; riding green mowers, walking green mowers, tee mowers, and fairway mowers
Operates a variety of trimming equipment, including but not limited to; weed whips, brush cutters, hand saws, pruning shears, and hand shears
Operates other equipment including but not limited to; top dressers, runabouts, golf carts, trap rakes, fertilizer spreaders, boom sprayers, hand sprayers, cup cutters, drag mats, rakes, and shovels
Makes adjustments to machines such as adjusting mower height, sharpening mower blades
Performs general maintenance for equipment
Performs a variety of daily tasks including, but not limited to; applying fertilizers and pesticides, seed propagation, sodding, planting flowers and shrubs, and watering
Performs repair and installation for irrigation systems, performs installation of fences, raking traps, moving tee markers and hole locations on greens
Keeping area clean of trash
Observes environmental and safety rules and regulations
May drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds throughout an installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds to transport supplies and equipment
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy
Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner
Takes action to solve problems quickly
Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise
Adheres to safety regulations and standards
Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor
Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated tools and equipment such as, but not limited to; mowers, spreaders, saws, pruning shears, and sprayers
May require the operation of a motor vehicle, requiring a valid driver's license
Completes work with little review during progress
Follows directions from supervisor or manufacturer in measuring and mixing fertilizer or chemical agents
Maintains maintenance records, logs, and documentation
Communicates effectively with public and supervisors
Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and stooping
Climbs ladders and stairs
Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance
Work is done outside, in all types of weather conditions and on all types of terrain
Works with chemicals including pesticides and fertilizers, necessary protective gear will be provided
Chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls
Benefits
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Company
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