GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE in Oceanside, California at Claxton Logistics Services, LLC
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Job Description
Currently seeking a Grounds Maintenance laborer for our contract aboard USMC Base Camp Pendleton, CA. This position will maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of landscaped grounds and outdoor facilities. Performs routine landscaping and general labor tasks in accordance with contract quality and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Mow, edge, trim, water, weed, prune, mulch, and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas.
- Remove leaves, litter, weeds, storm debris, and other materials from assigned grounds and exterior areas.
- Operate and care for mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other hand or power tools.
- Perform general labor, including digging, raking, lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting materials.
- Help maintain sidewalks, parking lots, curbs, fences, irrigation components, equipment, and vehicles.
- Follow company, customer, OSHA, environmental, and PPE requirements; promptly report hazards, injuries, damage, and equipment malfunctions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to safely use landscaping equipment, power tools, and hand tools; basic knowledge of grounds maintenance practices.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Previous landscaping, grounds maintenance, or general labor experience preferred.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; valid driver's license preferred and may be required to operate company vehicles.
Physical and Work Requirements
Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and safely operate powered equipment. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, pollen, noise, insects, and uneven terrain. Occasional overtime, weekend work, or severe-weather response may be required.
This is an SCA covered position and includes an additional health and Welfare benefit of $5.09 per hour for up to 40 hours per week.