GARDENER/GROUNDSKEEPER NA04 Job in Beaufort, SC

Vacancy No. 70811 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $19.38 to $19.38 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/13/2024 Close Date 11/27/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Beaufort, SC


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Performs a variety of general grounds maintenance at golf course.  Operates a variety of specialized lawn mowers designed for golf courses, including but not limited to; riding green mowers, walking green mowers, tee mowers, and fairway mowers.  Operates a variety of trimming equipment, including but not limited to; weed whips, brush cutters, hand saws, pruning shears, and hand shears.  Operates other equipment including but not limited to; top dressers, runabouts, golf carts, trap rakes, fertilizer spreaders, boom sprayers, hand sprayers, cup cutters, drag mats, rakes, and shovels.  Makes adjustments to machines such as adjusting mower height, sharpening mower blades.  Performs general maintenance for equipment.  Performs a variety of daily tasks including, but not limited to; applying fertilizers and pesticides, seed propagation, sodding, planting flowers and shrubs, and watering.  Performs repair and installation for irrigation systems, performs installation of fences, raking traps, moving tee markers and hole locations on greens.  Keeping area clean of trash.

Observes environmental and safety rules and regulations.  May drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds throughout an installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds to transport supplies and equipment.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Knowledge:  Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance.  Ability to follow written and oral instructions.  Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated tools and equipment such as, but not limited to; mowers, spreaders, saws, pruning shears, and sprayers.  May require the operation of a motor vehicle, requiring a valid driver's license.

Responsibility:  Under the supervision of the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent.  Completes work with little review during progress.  Follows directions from supervisor or manufacturer in measuring and mixing fertilizer or chemical agents.  Maintains maintenance records, logs, and documentation.  Communicates effectively with public and supervisors.

Physical Effort:  Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and stooping.  Climbs ladders and stairs.  Lifts and carriers objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.

Working Conditions:  Work is done outside, in all types of weather conditions and on all types of terrain.  Works with chemicals including pesticides and fertilizers, necessary protective gear will be provided.  Chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=70811&PostingSeq=1

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.  A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relative.

Agency contact information

SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS
Address
SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS
MCAS PO BOX 55018
BUILDING #553
BEAUFORT, SC 299045018
USA
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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