Grounds Technician

ASRC Federal NetCentric Technology, LLC is seeking a Grounds Technician to support our customer located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Summary: The Grounds Technician maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as but not limited to:  improved (landscaped and irrigated) grounds such as parks, athletic fields, and surrounding building exteriors; semi-improved and xeriscape grounds typically surrounding and between facilities, and unimproved areas in the more remote locations of the base. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures shop objectives and all tasks associated with Grounds Maintenance are accomplished in accordance with contractual requirements.   Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers. Trim hedges and edges 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. Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer and/or insecticide. Maintain and repair fencing to include, but not limited to, chain link and barbed wire. Perform storm drainage cleanup and tumbleweed removal. Shovel and dirt work when necessary. Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other foliage. Perform snow and ice removal operations to support the requirements of the snow removal plan. Conduct salting and sanding of parking lots and sidewalks as needed. Assist in deploying security measures to include barrier (cable, water, star, and jersey), cones, and other traffic control equipment. Drive gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in the ground, or pull cable of which to raise, lower or load heavy material or equipment. Adjust tractor equipment for proper operation, lubricate and make minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws. Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations. Assist with special event set-ups and teardowns to include maintaining distinguished visitor (DV) routes to contractual standards. Requirements: Minimum education level of high school diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) to Six (6) months of prior grounds experience. Demonstrated ability to work with hands and knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the field. Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved. Demonstrated skill in the care and use of the tools and equipment in the trades involved. Experienced and trained to fasten attachments onto graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractors. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules. Must have proficient English oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers. Must be a US citizen and currently possess or be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license. Be able to pass a drug screen. Have ability to perform repetitive physical tasks involving lifting at least 50 lbs. Be committed to providing for and maintaining a safe working environment. Preferred Qualifications: General knowledge of irrigation and functions regarding water-delivery and backflow prevention. Experience working in a government environment.