Groundsperson: Outdoor Safety & Storm-Response Tree Clearing

ISA Certified Arborist; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson in Virginia to support the crew by clearing brush and trees from the ground and performing site clean-up on each job. A valid driver's license is required. The role involves lifting, operating handsaws, pruners, and chain saws, plus loading materials and setting up traffic control as needed.

Travel is required for storm restoration work. This full-time position emphasizes safety, endurance, and teamwork in varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chainsaw and pruners in uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe practices and enforce safety rules.
• Keep work areas clear of debris.
• Operate hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public.

Skills

Physical strength

Driver's license

Balance

Outdoor work

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Pole saws

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson in Virginia to support the crew by clearing brush and trees from the ground and performing site clean-up on each job. A valid driver's license is required. The role involves lifting, operating handsaws, pruners, and chain saws, plus loading materials and setting up traffic control as needed.

Travel is required for storm restoration work. This full-time position emphasizes safety, endurance, and teamwork in varied outdoor conditions.