Grounds Laborer - Seasonal

Didlake; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer for Grounds Maintenance to ensure the beauty and functionality of various outdoor spaces. This role involves operating equipment like mowers and trimmers, as well as performing essential tasks such as planting, watering, and snow removal. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment, contributing to the upkeep of parks, playgrounds, and other public areas. Join a mission-driven organization that enriches the lives of individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment opportunities. If you are passionate about landscaping and maintenance, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience operating small mowing and landscape tools required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and learn equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds on industrial, commercial, or public properties.
• Operate mowers, trim hedges, and manage planting beds.

Skills

Operating small mowing tools

Landscape hand tools

Effective communication

Minor operator maintenance

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Hedge trimmers

Edging tools

Spin trimmer

Snowblower

Job description

Description Working location: Wallops Island $17.20/hr ****Candidates with disabilities, or Rehab Referrals only****

The Laborer Grounds Maintenance is responsible for maintaining grounds on industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, camp, and picnic grounds, parks, airports, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks:

• Cut grass, using walk-behind type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.).
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, plant beds, and other areas designated within the contract statement of work, using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide under the training of an authorized licensed supervisor.
• Operate a spin trimmer (Commonly known as a “weed eater”).
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Cultivates and mulch planting beds.
• Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Picks up and burns or carts away leaves, paper, or other litter.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snowblower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Assists in repairs of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Qualifications

Education:

• None required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Three (3) months experience operating small mowing and/or landscape hand (power or mechanical) tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credential/background check for facility access as required by contract.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to learn the proper use and provide minor operator maintenance of some routine grounds maintenance equipment.