What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Laborer position at Fortis Industries?
Fortis Industries is interviewing for a Grounds Maintenance Worker on our contract in the Camp Pendleton area.
Key responsibilities associated with this position include but may not be limited to.
- Directly responsible for the completion of contract deliverables.
- Responsible for employee safety and quality control.
- Schedules daily tasks to ensure deliverables are completed
- As the only dedicated grounds maintenance worker, trains other employees who assist with grounds maintenance in the operation of work-related equipment.
- Ensures all equipment is in proper working condition.
- Provides input to the PM for reports and summaries as required.
- Maintains appropriate records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Supports PM in order to resolve client concerns, conducts follow-up calls and makes onsite visit inspections to ensure satisfactory job performance.
- Meets periodically with the PM to review status of deliverables and to institute corrective measures for any deficiencies found.
- Responsible for compliance with all OSHA regulations
- Create estimates as needed.
- Perform all groundskeeping duties including, but not limited to, completing routine maintenance and oversight of the irrigation systems, trimming, edging, planting, weeding, raking, mulching, mowing, pruning and/or cutting down shrubs/trees/tree limbs, assisting with tree/stump removal, picking up and disposing of rubbish debris, sweeping/pressure washing parking lots and walkways, and performing minor repairs/maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle to assigned work locations.
- Other assigned tasks including, but not limited to, seasonal duties such as application of de-icing material, snow shoveling, or parking lot striping.
Work Environment:
- Employees will be required to work outdoors, working during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions. Employees may be required to work where they may be regularly exposed to fumes, dust, and odors.
- Some high noise levels from operations of equipment rooms/areas
- Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks as related to grounds maintenance work and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in Grounds Maintenance procedures
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment and landscaping
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must pass both a detailed background check and a pre-employment drug screening prior to hire.
Rate of Pay
- $18.83 per hour base pay PLUS
- $4.57 per hour (up to 40 hours) Health and Welfare dollars (these monies are used to pay for your benefits, any remaining money is applied directly to your paycheck) (this is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER…Fortis Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Fortis is an E-Verify employer.
Applicants must receive favorable background and drug screen results and meet eligibility requirements for access to government computer systems and or facilities. Drug screens follow Federal guidelines.
Salary : $5 - $19
