Grounds Laborer, Lead - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

SUMMARY

Global Management Services, LLC (GMS), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking an internal Denver Federal Center contract employee that is qualified for the Grounds Laborer, Lead position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides guidance to laborers, schedules and evaluates daily work performed.
• Interacts well with customers and fellow employees to create a good working environment.
• Trains employees on equipment as necessary.
• Performs a wide variety of tasks, but not limited to mowing, policing, trimming, equipment sign-out sheets, vehicle dispatches, 2404 forms and key logs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment safely and properly to comply with all legal and contractual requirements.
• Performs operator maintenance and safety checks on all vehicles and equipment used.
• Coordinates projects with and provides daily updates to the Site Supervisor.

Supplementary Functions May Include: 

• Participation in functional specific training that promotes a safe work environment.
• May perform duties in lower related job classifications.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Ability to obtain a HDSS vehicle operations license within sixty (60) days of hire
• Five (5) years experience in grounds maintenance. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Must manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of landscaping equipment and operational requirements preferred.
• Demonstrates qualified skills on all ground’s equipment.
• Performs limited maintenance on vehicles and tools to include checking engine/brakes/fuel/tires/water.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Must use good judgement and common sense when performing job functions.
• Must be punctual.
• Must follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must operate equipment safely to task specification under all environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; must be able to lift 50 pounds, and work in many different weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed outdoors with exposure to many different types of weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to federal installation. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to federal installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.