Grounds Maintenance Laborer

R&D Maintenance Services, IncTuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

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Job description

Job description :

Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Black Warrior – Tombigbee Waterway Project (Tuscaloosa AL)

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc. provides operations and maintenance services on U.S Army Corps of Engineers projects throughout the southeast - since 1980. We are the Operations and Maintenance Contractor for the Black Warrior – Tombigbee Waterway Project providing machinery and facility maintenance and repair on several hundred miles of waterway, multiple recreations areas, and 9 locks / dams / spillways on the system. R&D is an EEO Employer.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Performs in a variety of situations including grounds maintenance, facility cleaning and litter removal, and trail and road maintenance. Assists with a variety of trades and craft duties involving maintenance, repair and improvement of equipment, facilities, roads, fences, utility systems, etc. May work individually or as member of a crew. Maintenance work performed assisting a skilled craftsperson. Entry Level positions with growth opportunity based on performance, skills, and knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operate hand and powered lawn / grounds equipment.
Cleans facilities, restrooms, and showers; removes trash and refuse.
Plants and / or maintains grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails and outbuildings.
Performs or assists with lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
Performs minor maintenance & cleaning activities for tools and equipment.
Maintains a clean work area.
Works indoor and outdoor assignments. May also be required to operate a motor vehicle.
Participates in the R&D Safety and Quality Control Programs and upholds safety and quality requirements.
Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must be able to use and operate hand tools (rakes, brooms, hoes, etc.), power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in grounds and facilities maintenance.

Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.

Must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and ability to exert physical effort to perform moderate to heavy work, involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting, pushing and pulling.

Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception - either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses or contacts.

Flexible attitude and willingness to assist various trades / crafts when necessary.

Ability to read and follow instructions. You must be able to communicate efficiently and clearly with co-workers and supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

1-3 year of verifiable work experience in grounds and / or facility maintenance.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have valid Driver's License.

Required to successfully complete background check, motor vehicle record heck, and drug / alcohol screenings.

BENEFITS :

Company Paid 401K Contribution

Paid Employee Health insurance

Employee Life insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Safety Award Program

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Maintenance Laborer • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States