Community Groundskeeper – On‑Site Maintenance

voalacs; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Landscaper to perform Grounds maintenance at the assigned property. You will report to a Maintenance Supervisor and work on-site with flexible hours to serve VOALA programs.

The role requires maintaining lawns, driveways, walkways, and eliminating hazards, operating power equipment, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and keeping outdoor furnishings in good condition.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative and potentially aggressive clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned grounds, driveways, walk ways, and parking lots in good condition.
• Follows daily maintenance checklist provided by supervisor; ensures tools and supplies are stocked and secured in maintenance store rooms; maintains cleanliness and order of store rooms.
• Checks grounds for safety concerns; understands and carries out VOALA, federal and other governmental regulations.
• Cares for lawns by weeding, grubbing, trimming and edging around property.
• Operates power equipment such as power mowers, blowers, and edgers.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees.
• Removes tree limbs, overgrowth, and other hazards; gathers and removes litter and garden debris.
• Ensures outdoor furniture, décor, and lighting is maintained and in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Landscaper to perform Grounds maintenance at the assigned property. You will report to a Maintenance Supervisor and work on-site with flexible hours to serve VOALA programs.

The role requires maintaining lawns, driveways, walkways, and eliminating hazards, operating power equipment, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and keeping outdoor furnishings in good condition.