Grounds Maintenance Tech

AFO is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Tech to help with maintenance of the grounds around the MCB. 

• Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, government or public property; Repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000-lbs).
• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears, chainsaw, and other hand tools.
• Applies sprays/granule fertilizers or insecticide on lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds. Plants grass, sod, flowers, trees, shrubs.
• Waters lawns and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. Picks up leaves, paper, debris, and other litter. 
• Removes snow from walks driveways, roads, or parking lots, parking garages, using shovels, snow blowers, ATVs, plow trucks.
• May clean offices, workshops areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing. 
• Perform preventative maintenance on all lawn equipment to include but not limited to mowers, trimmers, blowers, edges, snowblowers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Must have experience using commercial lawn care equipment.
• Valid drivers' license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options