Grounds Technician

ASRC Federal NetCentric Technology, LLC is seeking a Grounds Technician to support our customer located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Summary:

The Grounds Technician maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as but not limited to:  improved (landscaped and irrigated) grounds such as parks, athletic fields, and surrounding building exteriors; semi-improved and xeriscape grounds typically surrounding and between facilities, and unimproved areas in the more remote locations of the base.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures shop objectives and all tasks associated with Grounds Maintenance are accomplished in accordance with contractual requirements.  
• Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers.
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer and/or insecticide.
• Maintain and repair fencing to include, but not limited to, chain link and barbed wire.
• Perform storm drainage cleanup and tumbleweed removal.
• Shovel and dirt work when necessary.
• Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other foliage.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations to support the requirements of the snow removal plan.
• Conduct salting and sanding of parking lots and sidewalks as needed.
• Assist in deploying security measures to include barrier (cable, water, star, and jersey), cones, and other traffic control equipment.
• Drive gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in the ground, or pull cable of which to raise, lower or load heavy material or equipment.
• Adjust tractor equipment for proper operation, lubricate and make minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
• Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations.
• Assist with special event set-ups and teardowns to include maintaining distinguished visitor (DV) routes to contractual standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum education level of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) to Six (6) months of prior grounds experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hands and knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Demonstrated skill in the care and use of the tools and equipment in the trades involved.
• Experienced and trained to fasten attachments onto graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Must have proficient English oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers.
• Must be a US citizen and currently possess or be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Be able to pass a drug screen.
• Have ability to perform repetitive physical tasks involving lifting at least 50 lbs.
• Be committed to providing for and maintaining a safe working environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of irrigation and functions regarding water-delivery and backflow prevention.
• Experience working in a government environment.