Gardener
Hampton, VA 
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Posted 21 days ago
Job Description
Taxable Entity
ALUTIIQ CAREER VENTURES LLC
Job Title
Gardener
Location
VA Hampton NASA Langley - Hampton, VA 23681 US (Primary)
Category
Landscaping and Grounds Keeping
Job Type
Full-time
Typical Pay/Range
$17.99 Hourly
Education
High School / GED
Travel
None
Security Clearance Required: None
POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

This is a Full -Time opportunity and the Pay Rate for this position is $17.99 per hour

Position Overview:

The Gardener Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns, trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings, weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand while utilizing proper tools and equipment. Work will include both routine work and special assignments to support a government contract.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • The applicant must be able to carry out a varied range of gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative.
  • The use of a wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools such as lawn mowers string trimmers and hedge cutters.
  • Ensuring that all tools, garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained and serviced and that they are kept in good and safe working order.
  • Removes unsightly trash and debris from the grounds by regularly inspecting the grounds.
  • Removing snow and ice from walkways by using salt spreaders, shovels, shovels, tractors, and snow blowers.
  • Comfortable working in all weather and seasons.
  • Adheres to all safety requirements, ensuring a safe working environment for all.
  • Will maintain improved and semi-improved grounds
  • May be required to drive to outlying areas
  • Other duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • It's preferred that you have a valid state's driver's license
  • Must be able topass Pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation thru Verified First and a NASA background verification.
  • Pursuant to a government contract, this position requires US citizenship status
  • Must be proficient in the use of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, pruning saws and sheers, hand mowers, hula hoes, etc.
  • Previous experience in a similar role. A sound knowledge of horticulture machinery.
  • Ability work independently as well as part of a team
  • Must be familiar with tractors and its components.
  • Ability to comply with all safety requirements and wear personal protective equipment at all times
  • Ability to comply with all instruction and direction
  • Must have the ability to perform physical labor to include lifting and carrying a maximum of 50 lbs
  • Storm support required.
Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status").
The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.
Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.

Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$17.99 Hourly
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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