Grounds Laborer

Tunista Operations Support Services LLC

Regular

Primary Function and Essential Duties

• •Perform regular system maintenance, including starting up systems for use in warmer months.
• •Inspecting and repairing sprinkler heads, pipes and other components.
• •Winterizing systems to prevent damage during freezing weather.
• •Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and completed work orders.
• •Assist with snow removal on all sidewalks, utilizing snow shovels, small equipment with plows; follow with the application of Ice Melt
• •Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances.
• •Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand trucks.
• •Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations.
• •Level ground using pick, shovel, tamper, and rake.
• •Shovel concrete, soil, and asphalt.
• •Clean culverts and ditches.
• •Cut trees and brush.
• •Cuts vegetation, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• •Operates power tools such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, edger’s, blowers, drills, air hammers, earth tampers, generators, air compressors, sump pumps, concrete saws, routers, etc.
• •Trim hedges and edge around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• •Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.
• •Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• •Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or activating sprinkler systems.
• •Pick up and cart away leaves, paper, or other litter.
• •Spread concrete and asphalt on concrete and paving jobs using the appropriate hand tools for the job.
• •Clean hand tools, machinery and work area.
• •Spread sand and salt on icy roads and walkways.
• •Responsible for timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and hazardous situations.
• •Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• •Advanced knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• •Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• •Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• •Must be trustworthy
• •Effective oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information in high pressure, emergency situations to others.
• •Ability to follow a process.
• •Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
• •Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to Tunista’s goals.
• •Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• •Ability to multi-task.

Required Qualifications

• •Must High School Diploma or Equivalent
• •Minimum of 2 years experience preferred
• •Valid Drivers License
• •Ability to pass a drug and background screening
• •Must be able to pass Government background check

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Working Environment

Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures, noise, inclement weather conditions, and other conditions determined by the nature of the job. Tasks may be performed on uneven, and or inclined surfaces.

• PREFERENCE STATEMENT
• Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

• EEO STATEMENT
• Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
• It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.