Location: Bremerton, Washington - Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full- Time, Shift Will Vary

Compensation: $20.12 - $20.12/hour

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Grounds Operations Maintenance Lead at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($4.41 per hour worked)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a dedicated and reliable Grounds Operations Maintenance Lead with a can-do attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance of semi-improved grounds up to and around industrial facilities.

• Ensure Bangor MLA and Keyport Annex grounds maintenance schedules are followed, adjusting as needed to ensure areas stay within contract specifications.

• Ensure Bangor MLA and Keyport Annex grounds are within contract specifications at all times. Notify Supervisor/Manager if grounds are outside of specification and assist with developing and implementing plans to return grounds to specification when needed.

• Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to; commercial riding and walk-behind mowers, tractor with PTO mower, brush mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, wood chipper, chainsaw, leaf blower, pressure washer.

• Ensure daily and routine maintenance/inspections of all assigned grounds equipment is performed.

• Ensure all rubbish, debris and trash is removed from the maintenance area before services are performed.

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, brush and weed control in assigned areas.

• Track employee performance and report deficiencies to Supervisor and/or Manager.

• Record daily personnel attendance and track employee absences, tardiness, etc.

• Coach, mentor and resolve employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner.

• Provide feedback to Supervisor and/or Manager on work-related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.

• Ensure safe work practices are being used at all times. Stop work and perform corrective action as required.

• Conduct safety training, including review of Monthly Safety Elements, Activity Hazard Analysis, Accident Prevention Program, and grounds equipment operator instruction/training.

• Promptly report all accidents, incidents, near-misses, injuries, etc. and assist employees with completion of appropriate forms.

• Complete daily production reports.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government representatives, subcontractors, and other divisions within the company.

• Correspond with customers and employees via cell phone and promptly respond to all inquiries.

• Act as a positive representative of the company and maintain professionalism in appearance, attitude and demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 Years of team lead and/or supervisory experience.

• Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email.