Grounds Technician - NSS

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 onsite at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

Ground Technician plays a key role in maintaining clean, attractive, and well-kept outdoor environments. This position is responsible for the care and upkeep of landscaped areas, performing a variety of tasks such as trimming and shaping shrubs, placing mulch, trimming trees, watering, mowing, digging or raking.

* Trim and shape shrubs, bushes, hedges and trees to maintain healthy growth and aesthetic appearance.
* Plant, water and maintain annual flowers and seasonal color displays
* Install, refresh and spread mulch in designated landscape beds
* Repair, replace, and maintain landscape edging materials.
* Operate lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, edgers, trimmers and blowers
* Perform routine lawn care tasks such as mowing, edging, weed eating, and debris removal
* Identify and report landscape issues such as plant health concerns, irrigation problems, or safety hazards

* Operate chainsaws for tree/limb removal, brush clearing, and storm cleanup, following best practice felling and bucking techniques
* All other duties as assigned

* High school graduate or GED equivalent.
* Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
* Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping and outdoor maintenance
* Good organizational and planning skills
* Good Communication skills
* Ability to pay close attention to detail
* Ability to take direction
* Ability to work with computers
* Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
* Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment

* Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain required NASA badge.
* Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
* Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner

Working Conditions:

* Highly physical outdoor work performed year-round
* Exposure to varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions
* Use of power tools and equipment

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
* Frequent bending, lifting, walking and manual labor

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 ada@chugachgov.com.

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.