Outdoor Tractor Operator & Grounds Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments, and front-end loaders. The role includes delivering items with trucks, mowing and grounds upkeep, and outdoor clean-up in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities cover daily equipment maintenance, snow/ice removal, planting, and debris control. Schedule 6:00am–2:30pm; 40 hours/week with occasional weekend work based on weather and service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with operating farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments, and front end loaders.
• Ability to operate trucks for delivery of items between areas.
• Ability to operate mowers and perform basic lawn and road maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments and front end loaders.
• Operates trucks for delivery of items from one area to another.
• Operates mowers to mow lawns, remove leaves, snow, and clear parking lots and sidewalks.
• Performs daily cleaning and maintenance of tractor, truck and equipment used.
• Performs backhoe operations and snow/ice removal.
• Plants trees, shrubs and flower beds.
• Keeps trash and debris removed from roadways and entrances.
• Work schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm; 40-hour week including one weekend day.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck operation

Grounds maintenance

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments, and front-end loaders. The role includes delivering items with trucks, mowing and grounds upkeep, and outdoor clean-up in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities cover daily equipment maintenance, snow/ice removal, planting, and debris control. Schedule 6:00am–2:30pm; 40 hours/week with occasional weekend work based on weather and service needs.