Small Mower Operator

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. 

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position will be located at the Stennins Space Center, Mississippi.

Operate small commercial mowers and perform a variety of trimming, edging, blowing and chainsaw work to maintain clean, safe and attractive facility grounds.

Essential job Duties:

• Operate small commercial mowers to cut and maintain turf areas with consistent quality
• Use string trimmers maintain edges, fence lines, around obstacles, and hard to reach areas.
• Operate edgers to create clean, defined borders along sidewalks, driveways, curbing and landscaped areas.
• Use backpack or handheld blowers to clear debris from sidewalks, driveways, patios and work areas
• Inspect equipment before and after use, report and document mechanical or safety issues
• Operate Chainsaws for tree/limb removal, brush clearing, and storm cleanup, following best practice felling and bucking techniques
• Provide support as required in grounds maintenance areas, Such as spring and fall mulch placement, Tree trimming and debris removal.
• All other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities: 

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Mandatory:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to drive a truck and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Five years’ related experience in grounds maintenance and operations functions.
• Be responsible for all activities required for safe, efficient operations within the grounds crew.

Physical Requirements:

• Wear PPE gear as required (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, etc)

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email [email protected].

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.