Laborer Grounds Maintenance

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide. 

Scope of Work:

The Laborer Grounds Maintenance performs various labor tasks to maintain grounds of industrial, commercial, and Fort Buchanan property.

Responsibilities:

• Cut grass or weeds with a riding or hand mower.
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells using hedge trimmers, weed eaters, clippers and edging tools.
• Tie down equipment and cargo loads on stake bed trucks and flatbed trailers.
• Operate hand sweepers for sweeping, roads, and parking areas etc.
• Hand weed-pulling, raking, shoveling, and mulching landscapes.
• May drive ATV’s, Kubota’s and other small equipment or Tractors.
• Use hand and arm signals to direct other operators.
• Utilize weed eater to cut grass or weeds in ditches, ammunition mounds, and berms with high inclines.
• Frequently lift and carry lawn equipment such as weed eater and edger for long periods of time.
• Rake, bag, and remove leaves and other natural debris.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience and/or training providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks of the position. Some specialized experience preferred and/or formal vocational/technical training.
• Experience in operating small trucks and grounds equipment.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

• Reliable transportation to the worksite required.
• Ability to follow basic operating instructions.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to work alternate shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements of the customer, to include weekends and holidays.

• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to follow basic operating instructions.

• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.

• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 60 pounds.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer’s mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued PTO based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.