Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

SOAR365; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Discounted college tuition

Paid holidays and PTO/sick leave

Job summary

SOAR365 in Richmond, VA seeks a dependable Grounds Maintenance Laborer to maintain lawns, shrubs and landscape areas outdoors. You will trim, mow, edge, and operate landscaping equipment while upholding safety and quality standards.

This non-profit organization offers competitive benefits, meaningful work, and a supportive team environment, with opportunities to grow and serve people with disabilities.

Qualifications

• This position requires a REAL ID.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least three (3) years of related experience.
• Capability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
• Knowledge of gas-powered tools and mowers.
• Good oral and written communication skills for positive and clear interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency to work as part of a team and follow directions.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Tasks involve repetitive bending at the waist and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and landscaped areas in a clean, professional condition.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, planting, mulching, watering, and general landscape maintenance.
• Remove litter from grounds and common areas; assist with snow/ice removal as needed; safely operate landscaping equipment.
• Participate in safety and job-related training following safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gas-powered tools

Lawn mowers

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful, well-kept grounds? SOAR365 is seeking a dependable and motivated Grounds Maintenance Laborer to join our team. If you're looking for meaningful work with a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

A Little about Us:

For more than 70 years, SOAR365 has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

We are also proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice, offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to meaningful work.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our team, you will report to the Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader. You will ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards. This role will be responsible for trimming and mowing grass as well as trimming shrubs, hedges, and trees with appropriate tools. Your people skills will come in handy and will help you to maintain fantastic professional relationships with your fellow team members and those that we serve.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.

Benefits and pay range:

• Competitive Pay
• We offer a range of market-competitive rewards that include paid holidays, paid time off, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b), life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain grounds and landscaped areas in a clean, professional, and inspection-ready condition.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, planting, mulching, watering, and general landscape maintenance.
• Remove litter from grounds and common areas, assist with snow and ice removal as needed, and safely operate landscaping equipment and gas-powered tools.
• Participate in safety and job-related training while following established safety standards and best practices at all times.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• This position requires a REAL ID.
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent (GED), preferred
• At least three (3) years of related experience
• Capability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures
• Knowledge of and ability to work with gas-powered tools and mowers
• Good oral and written communication skills for positive and clear interactions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency to work as part of a team and follow directions
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• Perform tasks that involve repetitive bending at the waist and kneeling.

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities