Seasonal Grounds Worker
Shift: Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm
Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Location: Everett Naval Station
Northwest Center Integrated Facilities Services is looking for a Grounds Worker Located in the Everett area. This position performs maintenance task as directed by the Lead Grounds Worker or the Operations Supervisor such as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and operation of power equipment.
This is a Seasonal Position and will start approx. 3/1/13 and end approx. 10/25/13 working 40 plus hours a week.
Northwest Center is an Ability One government contractor. Therefore, a large percentage of NW Center positions must be filled by people with certified disabilities. Applicants who disclose a disability will be given preference.
Reponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required
Meet professional standards of appearance and conduct
Complete assigned tasks according to contract quality requirements; may include but are not limited to:
Lawn mowing
Edging
Pruning
Weeding and cultivating
Blowing
Raking
Operate power equipment and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform simple, routine maintenance on equipment (for example, check oil levels, clean equipment after use, etc.).
Abide by safety standards when operating equipment, and when using chemicals, gasoline and other petroleum products, hand tools, and other materials incident to the job; and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Perform other job related duties as assigned by Lead Grounds Worker, Operations Supervisor or NWC management
Requirements:
Six (6) months work experience in landscape maintenance preferred
Current WA state drivers license and an acceptable 5 year driving record
Some working knowledge of the care and maintenance of lawns, planted beds, trees, shrubs, and plant materials
Able to pass a Washington State Patrol and other background checks as determined by NWC (e.g., General Services Administration Security Clearance, Department of Defense clearance) and specific to assigned site and duties
Able to understand and follow instructions
Awareness and knowledge of safety procedures such as eye/ear protection and equipment operation around the public
Demonstrated ability to work independently and self motivate
Demonstrated ability to meet customer and NWC expectations regarding quantity and quality of work
Candidates must pass a criminal history background check, Federal Clearance and other applicable background checks prior to employment.
Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLY NOW - online at:
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWCENTER&cws=1&rid=986
