Summary This position is in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region, Southwest. The incumbent assists in maintaining the Golf Course and surrounding areas Responsibilities Performs ground maintenance on grades or slopes, dig ditches and trenches using picks and shovels. Operates large industrial power push mower and riding type mower. Adjust blades for cutting height, prepare fuel mixtures for powered equipment and cleans and lubricates mower. Trims, prunes, and cuts trees, bushes and plants. Uses various hand tools, such as, shovels, hoes, rakes, hoes, and pruning shears. Assists with the general clean-up and maintenance of grass areas, planted areas, parking lots, vacant lots and recreation areas, by removing trash, weeds, and cutting back brush. May operate motor vehicle to get from one work area to another, transporting supplies/equipment and other workers. Performs routine maintenance procedures for power equipment, conducts safety visual check, lubricates, cleans/replaces air filters, and adds fuel. Performs other miscellaneous tasks as required such as hand watering, weed trimming applying seed or fertilizer to grasses and plants. May be required to lay sod, plant flowers and shrubs. Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience in at least one or more of the following trades: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and/or landscaping Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Knowledge of general groundskeeping skills desired. Skill and knowledge to operate, control and clean heavy power equipment. Capable of using hand tools such as rakes, mowers, clippers, shovels, etc. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and adjusting the cutting height of blades on power movers. Possess a valid driver's license. Education This position is not in a positive education series Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.