GROUNDSKEEPER LANCASTER (VA HOSPITAL)

On Our Own Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

On Our Own Services, Inc. is hiring for a grounds maintenance role at the VA Hospital in Dallas, TX. The position focuses on mowing, trimming, irrigation upkeep, and seasonal landscaping to keep exterior grounds well-maintained.

The ideal candidate is at least 18, reliable, and able to pass background checks. Prior knowledge of irrigation upkeep is a plus, and applicants must communicate in English and follow safety procedures while operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of irrigation upkeep and repair preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training completed.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Able to pass background check and screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, and saws.
• Mow and edge property with power mowers and edgers.
• Shovel snow and spread salt when applicable.
• Maintain lawns, mulch, aerate, weed, and trim around beds and walls.
• Use hand tools for pruning, raking, and maintenance.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges as needed.
• Tidy litter and maintain grounds facilities.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides as directed.
• Ensure sidewalks, driveways, and planters are clean and watered.

Skills

Irrigation knowledge

English communication

Reliability

Safety compliance

Background check ready

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Chain saws

Edgers

Sprayers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: VA HOSPITAL - Dallas, TX 75216, Salary Range: $18.12, Looking for more than just a job? At On Our Own Services, Inc., we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work, grow, and be part of a team. We provide meaningful employment opportunities in a supportive environment and are looking for reliable, motivated individuals who take pride in doing a great job.

**due to the nature of our program, consider hiring those with a documented disability first**

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• Mow and edge property using power mowers and edgers.
• Shovel snow from walks, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt in those areas when applicable.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Gather and remove litter.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, veteran sitting areas, and other grounds features.
• Assure lawns are watered.
• Clean flower beds.
• Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.

Qualifications:

• **KNOWLEDGE OF IRRIGATION UPKEEP AND REPAIR A PLUS**
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.