FRCSE - Ground Maintenance

NAS Jacksonville

$16.20/Hour - Limited employer paid benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your dependents!

Part-time: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida is a nonprofit organization that believes in the Power of People and Possibilities for individuals living with different abilities. Challenge Enterprises has proudly placed thousands of people with different abilities in job positions where they thrive and can make a difference. We open doors to employment that otherwise might have remained closed. We are passionate about ensuring individuals involved in our programs are successful, independent, and confident. Our strategic partnerships with local and national businesses, government agencies, and other private entities provide sustainable job opportunities for all.

Job Description: Responsible for mowing, edging, weeding, debris removal, and general cleanliness and appearance of exterior areas.

Responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Operate gas powered mowing equipment to cut grass to a height of 2 to 3 inches to present a uniform appearance.
• Operates gas/electric powered Weed eating equipment.
• Operates gas/electric powered Edging equipment.
• Spread grass mulch clippings evenly to present a neat appearance.
• Remove and dispose of trash and debris from the grounds.
• Fill holes, ruts and depressions with dirt to present a neat and even uniform appearance.
• Spread granulated fertilizer at prescribed seasonal periods.
• Perform basic equipment operation and safety checks.
• Promote a positive relationship with the onsite customer.
• Work quickly to complete assigned work in a specified period of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job has different activities during different seasons and at times you may be assigned duties which have not been clearly stated.

• Pulling weeds
• Sweeping paved areas.
• Raking debris
• Bagging trash and other debris
• Safely replenish gas tanks on gas powered equipment
• Safely install cutting line to gas powered weeding equipment.

Must be able to:

-Bend, stoop, lift and push, twist, turn and be able to lift 50 pounds.

-Pass a background check

-Work independently and with limited supervision. Most work will be performed alone.

-Work in a seasonable environment ranging from severe heat and humidity in the summer, to cold temperatures during winter months.

-Must be 21 years of age with a clean driving record going back 3 years.

Additional Information / Instruction

• Be and Think Safe. MCRC can be a very dangerous place to work if you are not paying attention to what is going on around you. Additionally, the duties you perform can be hazardous.
• If for any reason, you do not complete any duty from your daily work schedule, you shall immediately notify your supervisor.