Laborer (Outdoor Equipment Rental)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Laborer NA-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Kansas
Salary
$19.76 - $26.05
per hour
Type
Temporary
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March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a laborer at Fort Riley's outdoor recreation parks and picnic areas, where you'll maintain grounds by mowing lawns, trimming trees and brush, preparing soil for plants, and operating equipment like tractors and skid steers.
It involves heavy physical work to keep the areas clean and safe for military families and soldiers.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in landscaping or groundskeeping who enjoys outdoor manual labor and can handle tools and machinery safely.
Key Requirements
- Experience using lawn mowers, including large riding and zero-turn models
- Proficiency with small hand tools and shop tools
- Skills in trimming trees and brush using chainsaws
- Ability to operate a tractor and/or skid steer
- Capacity for very heavy physical effort and manual tasks like ground preparation
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance, including adjusting, cleaning, oiling, and changing attachments
- Familiarity with using chemicals and cleaning solutions for maintenance
Full Job Description
This position is located at: Outdoor recreation Parks and Picnic areas - Fort Riley, Kansas. Join our team at For Riley.
DFMWR provides family support activities and services; social, fitness and recreational activities that enhance community life, fosters Soldier and unit readiness and promotes mental and physical fitness; and wellness programs that directly support readiness and resiliency.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Experience using lawn mowers Experience utilizing small hand tools and shop tools Experience with trimming trees and brush utilizing chainsaws Experience operating a tractor and/or skid steer To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Major Duties:
- Operate large, complex riding lawn mower (e.g., multiple and independently controlled cutting decks) and/or specially designed riding mowers to mow in areas requiring attention to space and environment.
- Performs tasks that require significant manual skill, very heavy physical effort, several steps, phases, and detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground for sod, flowers and shrubs) following specifications on project requirements.
- Operates equipment such as zero turn mowers, chainsaws, tractor and skid steer as well as small hand tools and shop tools.
- Adjusts, cleans, oils and changes attachments on machines. Uses chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintains stock of cleaning materials and implements used. Notifies supervisor when additional materials are needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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