Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:$25.00 Hourly

***THIS IS A SEASONAL CONTRACT POSITION***

Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Job Summary: The Solar Vegetation Technician is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the solar farm to ensure a safe, clean, and permit compliant environment during the peak season. This role involves mowing, trimming, and general landscape maintenance to support the efficient operation of the solar farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mowing: Operate and maintain mowing equipment to keep grass and vegetation at appropriate heights around solar panels, access roads, and other areas of the solar farm.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on mowing equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Equipment Transportation: Transport equipment via trailer to various part so the facility to perform vegetation management.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Plant Manager.
• Waste Management: Collect and dispose of debris, litter, and other waste materials from the grounds.
• Support Operations: Assist with other tasks as needed to support the operations and maintenance team, including fence repairs, and general site upkeep.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in operating mowing equipment, specifically zero turn mowers and weed trimmers. Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
• Driving: Must have a valid driver’s license. Will be driving a truck with trailer and UTV's.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions and driving a mower for extended periods of time. Must be able to receive a DOT Medical ID if needed.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety practices and procedures in an outdoor work environment.
• Communication: Good communication skills to effectively interact with team members and report issues.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

• This position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• The role may require occasional weekend or overtime work depending on the needs of the solar farm.

Contract Details:

• This is a 1099 contract position.
• Seasonal employment during peak vegetation growing periods.
• Hourly rate: $25 per hour.
• Must take and pass a criminal background check and MVR check

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