Outdoor Grounds & Landscaping Technician

NAVSTA Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange is seeking a Grounds Keeper at NAVSTA Norfolk to maintain grounds and perform seasonal landscaping tasks. You will use powered landscaping tools or snow removal equipment and ensure areas are neat, tidy, and in good repair.

The role requires handling soil preparation, seeding, pruning, mulching, weed control, and lawn care as part of seasonal cycles. Outdoor work year-round with safety and equipment handling responsibilities.

Qualifications

• HazMat training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license.
• Six months experience performing grounds maintenance, including seasonal tasks such as lawn, plant and tree care, snow and trash removal.

Responsibilities

• Maintains NEX grounds, paths, and parking lot according to weather and facility specifications.
• Prepares soil, plants, seeds or seedlings, removes weeds, maintains lawns, cuts grass, and removes fallen leaves.
• Plows or shovels snow from pathways as needed to clear doorway entrances.
• Operates power tools to trim hedges and cut dead tree limbs; conducts litter patrol and removes trash.
• Picks up trash and keeps non-cultivated areas neat; notifies management of supplies needed and prepares requisitions.
• Performs minor maintenance, lubrication and cleaning to power equipment; refers serious problems to management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Navy Exchange is seeking a Grounds Keeper at NAVSTA Norfolk to maintain grounds and perform seasonal landscaping tasks. You will use powered landscaping tools or snow removal equipment and ensure areas are neat, tidy, and in good repair.

The role requires handling soil preparation, seeding, pruning, mulching, weed control, and lawn care as part of seasonal cycles. Outdoor work year-round with safety and equipment handling responsibilities.