At Shire, we are proud and grateful to employ military veterans and thank them for their contributions to our company and our country. See where your military experience can play a role at Shire by using our military skills translator job search tool below:
Grounds Foreman
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Requisition ID: 442773
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46809
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About The Adjutant General's Office :
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
You will serve as grounds person for the Air National Guard Base at Fort Wayne. You will be responsible for the roads and grounds, grounds equipment, and needed repairs, alterations, and general maintenance. You must be able to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance from the Federal Government.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Check and order supplies and other equipment needed for jobs.
Direct and work with employees in accomplishing tasks.
Clean wooded areas and riverbanks.
Plant trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
Inspect landscapes by mowing and cleans grounds.
Maintain roadways and hauls gravel, blacktop, or oil.
Operate snow removal equipment on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots
Haul television sets to repair shops.
Set up beds and other furniture as need arises for one area to another.
Supervise spraying and pruning of bushes, vines, flowers, and trees regularly.
See, fertilizes and roll lawns.
Repair, install and maintain all grounds equipment.
Replace damaged or fallen signs and reflector during snow, ice or fire emergencies and roof collapses.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
Broad knowledge of various grounds and roads maintenance practices.
Broad knowledge of landscaping and road repair techniques and procedures.
Ability to prepare and use formulas for insecticides.
Ability to set up and maintain accurate reports and records.
Through knowledge of and ability to use skills in trades, which may include operating jackhammers. compressors, graders, dozers, and snowplows.
Mechanical skills used to maintenance and repair of assigned shop equipment such as mowers, trimmers and saws.
May be required to obtain CDL license to operate assigned vehicles on roadways.
Ability to obtain a favorable military clearance to obtain an access card.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=indianaoff) to apply.