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Dawson Solutions Grounds Labor in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mahalo for your interest in this role! Please see the full position description below and click Start Your Application when ready. For more information about DAWSON, please visit dawsonohana.com. Salary Range: $21.77-$23.92 This position is Service Contract Act which is subject to Health & Welfare benefits Job Summary:
The Grounds Laborer is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds for the United States Air Force Academy Grounds. Duties include Snow Removal and Summer Grounds Maintenance.
Responsibilities: Perform grounds-keeping and building maintenance duties, including snow removal during nights and early mornings and weekends. Mow lawns either by hand or using a riding lawnmower; trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls. Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes. Apply fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth. Shovel snow from walkways and sprinkle ice down to prevent slipping during nights and early mornings. Perform routine maintenance duties such as running string trimmers, leaf clean up, and other duties. Sweep walkways of debris. Cut down tree limbs as needed. Perform maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds-keeping. Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed. Install rock, mulch, sod. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Ability to concentrate on tasks is essential. The ability to understand and communicate information effectively. Working Conditions:
The working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential job functions. This position will require snow removal during nights and early mornings and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protec DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet ins DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR