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Grounds Laborer

APTIM
Irwin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Job Overview:

The Grounds Laborer will perform work in accordance with the PWS requirements of the Branch, i.e., mowing, raking, weed abatement, tree trimming, weed eating, planting of shrubs, trees (up to 6 feet), grass, fertilizing, street maintenance and policing of areas listed in the PWS.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Perform a wide variety of labor tasks involved in the maintenance of facilities, street maintenance equipment and grounds at the Fort Irwin National Training Center.
  • Labor tasks provided to assist trades people in the repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds at the Fort Irwin National Training Center and occasionally the Barstow Dagget Airfield.
  • Participation in all APTIM/HDSS EHS and Quality procedures.
  • Must be able to act professionally in the presence of the public and co-workers.
  • Must be able to accurately track time, work orders, and parts using electronic devices.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Experience: Working knowledge of landscaping equipment.
  • Licenses: Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Working Conditions: Position: Extensive periods outdoors. Frequent exposure to dust, desert pollen, extreme heat and cold
associated with desert environment and natural conditions existing on Fort Irwin.
Work Week: Monday -- Friday, 0700-1530

Physical Factors:
The following terms are used to describe the percent of time spent performing the physical factors below:
occasionally (1%-33%); frequently (34%-66%); continuously (67%-100%).Standing: Continuously Reaching: Frequently Moving: Continuously Twisting: Frequently
Walking: Continuously Stretching: Frequently Lifting: Frequently Pushing: Frequently
Pulling: Frequently Bending: Frequently Climbing: Frequently Stooping: Frequently
Balancing: Occasionally Crawling: Occasionally Kneeling: Frequently

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent
  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
  • A voice in making our company better
  • Investment into your personal and professional development

Wage Rates & Union Benefits

Wage rates and fringe benefits for this position are governed by terms of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the company and a union with jurisdiction for the job location.

CBAs for union projects typically include a retirement plan (such as a pension, annuity, or 401(k)), health insurance (e.g., medical, dental, vision), and other benefits. APTIM pays the costs for some fringe benefit plans for employees working on union projects. Under some CBAs, however, you may be required to contribute a percentage of your wages toward the cost of these benefits.

Additionally, you may also qualify for paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacation, and supplemental insurance plans (e.g., life, short-term disability, long-term disability). The CBA contains the terms and conditions of eligibility as well as information about any costs to you.

APTIM's Human Resources department is prepared to answer any questions you might have about wage rates, fringe benefits, and their cost.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $21.82 per hour.

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