Laborer, Grounds Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at SOAR365 as a Grounds Maintenance member, ensuring the upkeep of landscapes and outdoor areas. This role provides a fantastic chance to work outdoors, engage with the community, and contribute positively in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining the beauty of the grounds while also ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld. Ideal candidates have a strong work ethic, communication skills, and prior experience in landscaping.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Discounted college tuition

Qualifications

• At least three years of related experience required.
• Capability to work in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property in inspection-ready condition.
• Routine maintenance of landscaped areas including planting flowers and applying mulch.
• Participate in job-related safety training and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Gas-powered tools

Mowers

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

This position requires a REAL ID.

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This a great opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual that truly takes pride in their work. If you love the outdoors, have a strong work ethic, feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A Little about Us:

We are SOAR365! Our programs and services have always been designed for individuals and families who are coping with the daily real-world challenges of living with a . To that end, we've continually added more ambitious and thoughtful programs over the past 65 years. And, today our services have a profound impact on more than 1,300 people and their families.

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 of all grass as well as trimming of 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:

• Always keep property in inspection ready condition
• Continual maintenance of landscaped areas and flower beds which includes removal of weeds, planting of flowers, application of mulch and watering of plants
• Routine policing of grounds for loose trash empty trash in all common areas, as needed
• Removal of snow/ice from sidewalks, doorways, ramps, steps, as needed
• Participate in all job-related technical and safety training and comply to safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent (GED),
• 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
• Capability to do repetitious bending at the waist and kneeling.

To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required.

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Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

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