Grounds Laborer (Irrigation Tech)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide facilities maintenance support through the performance of general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry ,irrigation systems, and electrical work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Install, maintain and service.   irrigation systems. 
• 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 tress 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 communicate complex information effectively and clearly 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