Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Pre-Employment Screening

Job summary

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) in Blackstone, VA is seeking a Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead to supervise grounds upkeep and lead a team of maintenance staff. The role requires being able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and to work on the 2nd shift.

You will cut grass, operate mowers and small equipment, perform landscaping, repairs, and safety tasks, and ensure quality and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to lead a grounds maintenance team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Effective communication with team and supervisors.
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazard awareness.
• Valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Report to Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and facilitate tasks.
• Maintain FASTC property grounds; cut grass using mowers and equipment.
• Trim hedges, shrubs, and edges; apply fertilizer or insecticide as needed.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; water as required.
• Repair fences, gates, and outbuildings; assist in road/building maintenance.
• Safely operate small trucks or tractors; direct other operators.

Skills

Leadership

Clearance

Communication

Safety awareness

Driving

Teamwork

Policy adherence

Job description

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—\u2014 it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Subsidiary: T&H Services

Job Title: Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead

Work Location: Blackstone, VA

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA-IBEW

Clearance Level: Secret

Travel Requirement: N/A

Pay Rate: $27.46/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Laborer, Grounds Maintenance Lead performs grounds maintenance work as assigned and serves as a Lead to the Grounds, Laborer Maintenance personnel.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reports to and facilitates tasks at the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintains grounds of FASTC property.
• Cut grass, using walking-type, riding mowers or bushhogs.
• Utilize weed eater to cut grass or weeds in ditches, ammunition mounds, and berms with high inclines. Frequently lift and carry lawn equipment such as weed eater and edger for long periods of time.
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Rake, bag, and remove leaves and other natural debris.
• Removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower.
• Spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
• Tie down equipment and cargo loads on stake bed trucks and flatbed trailers.
• Hand weed-pulling, raking, shoveling, and mulching landscapes.
• May drive ATV’s, Kubota’s and other small equipment or Tractors.
• Use hand and arm signals to direct other operators.
• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Lead should have leadership experience.
• Experience and/or training providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks of the position.
• Experience in operating small trucks and grounds equipment.
• Must have a basic knowledge of custodial, recycling, and working with hazardous materials.
• Must have knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with others.
• Possess and demonstrate a courteous and positive attitude toward customers.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and operating instructions.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completions of assigned tasks.
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks in a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules under pressure of deadlines while maintaining acceptable performance standards.
• Ability to follow basic operation instructions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE.

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Join us and be part of a team where your work matters.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Paid Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.