Grounds Foreman
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46809
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.
About Tha 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 military security clearance.
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.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
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:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- 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.
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
