Grounds Maintenance I

Capital Region Airport; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Region Airport Commission operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). Grounds Maintenance I is a Full-Time role at Richmond, VA. The position starts at $19.40 per hour and involves maintaining landscaping, grounds, roads, and utilities on the airport campus.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing repairs on irrigation systems, and adhering to safety protocols to ensure the reliable upkeep of RIC’s grounds and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Experience with mowing, edging, pruning, raking, and litter removal.
• Ability to repair security fences and irrigation/water systems.
• Operate a variety of machines and tools, including vehicles and generators.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on landscaping, grounds, roads, irrigation, and utilities.
• Use tools and equipment to support maintenance tasks.
• Comply with safety and security procedures.

Skills

Lawn care

Tree & shrub pruning

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Grounds Maintenance I

Full Time Richmond International Airport, Richmond Intl Airport, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1429

Richmond International Airport

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE I

Full-Time

Posting # 1429

Pay: Starting at $19.40 per hour

About Us: Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.

Description of Responsibilities: Performs routine maintenance functions on the landscaping, grounds, roads, irrigation, and utilities belonging to the Commission through use of general labor and equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent level of education.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of modern methods of ground and utilities maintenance including cutting lawns, trimming and edging, pruning trees and shrubs, raking leaves, and removing litter.
• Must be able to make repairs to Commission security fences, irrigation systems, and water systems including fire hydrants and storm drains.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, generator, shovel, power tools, hand tools, etc.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.

Capital Region Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Veteran.

*Internal applicants must be in their current position a minimum of (1) year with an overall satisfactory performance evaluation for consideration.