DHS Lead Labor, Grounds Maintenance, Laredo

PCSI is an AbilityOne employer—as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on role.  Documentation may be required.

Benefits Include:

• Base pay of $18.20hr depending upon experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What you''ll do as a Grounds Maintenance Lead:

• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance functions in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled craft trades to support assigned contract.
• May provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate work projects and the work of other personnel.
• Assist in the planning, layout and completion of modifications and repairs.
• Assist in the accomplishment of minor grounds maintenance tasks which must be performed to proficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of grounds equipment.
• Participation in the Performance Evaluation program is required.
• Responsible for purchasing equipment and maintaining description of items purchased.
• Document and keep record of all work completed. Mix water and chemicals to create solutions used for daily cleaning according to Safety Data Sheets.
• During inclement weather, may be required to remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snowplows, snow shovels, and spread melting chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of prior experience in grounds keeping or landscaping preferred or a combination of formal vocational and/or technical training and 1 year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to climb, bend, squat, lift and carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds; Occasionally push objects up to 100 pounds; prolong walking up to 90%.
• Knowledge of methods used in grounds keeping, including use of all types of lawn equipment.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and speed in work performed.
• Ability to communicate contract specifications (Performance Work Statement PWS) to other staff members.
• Ability to read, understand, and complete incoming work orders.
• Ability to understand and follow policies, procedures and regulations as needed.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in written format.
• Ability to work as a team member and develop effective working relationships with other staff and clients.
• Ability to read and understand the “Safety Data Sheets” (SDS) for all chemicals and solutions used during working hours.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
• Possess valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future.

All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Salary : $18