Grounds Maintenance Laborer in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico at Talantage, LLC

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Laborer
Location: El Yunque National Forest – Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Position Type: Seasonal / Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, approx. 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM (up to 40 hours/week)
Compensation: $23.11 per hour (includes Health & Wellness

Position Overview:
Talantage is hiring Grounds Maintenance Laborers to support El Yunque National Forest. This role requires individuals who are reliable, safety-conscious, and physically capable of performing labor-intensive outdoor tasks under variable environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, weeding, sod/topsoil replacement, and watering.
• Maintain recreational areas, trails, and facilities including sign cleaning, pressure washing, and minor repairs (benches, fences, gates, etc.).
• Safely operate hand tools and landscaping equipment.
• Assist in removal of debris, felled trees, or vegetation from roadways and trails.
• Hike to remote and rugged locations as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Comply with USDA Forest Service policies, including safety, environmental protection, and workplace conduct.
• Maintain and submit monthly status reports.
• Attend safety meetings and comply with all PPE requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related outdoor labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in high heat/humidity and hike in difficult terrain.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Completion of safety training (provided if not already certified).
• Familiarity with safe use of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Must pass a law enforcement background check for access to federal facilities.
• Must supply personal PPE: hard hat, gloves, safety boots, chaps, safety glasses, safety vest, and rain gear.

Additional Information:

• Must provide own meals and water daily.
• No smoking, alcohol, or littering permitted on federal land.
• Weekend or emergency hours may be required with prior approval.
• Work may be reduced or cancelled due to adverse weather or forest closure.

Deliverables:

• Submit valid CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of contract start.
• Submit monthly report by the 5th of each month, documenting activities and any challenges.

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.