Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Rate: $18.84 - $22.72 per hour.

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday (subject to change during summer or winter months, based upon facility needs)
• 80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining grounds across VMRC's campus as well as maintaining equipment in a safe and well-cared-for condition.

Medical insurance with prescription coverage (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans.

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year.

Full-timers receive over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options.

Access to Earned Wages BEFORE scheduled payday.

Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability for full‑time crew, plus optional Long‑Term Disability.

Free company‑paid life insurance, with supplemental options.

Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution to help you save smart.

Free or discounted membership to our on‑site Wellness Center.

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career moving forward.

Employee meal discounts.

Our Healthy You program and RARE (Recognizing, Assisting, and Rewarding Employees) committee keep the energy high with rewards.

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team.

Select roles offer financial perks such as loan forgiveness, super shift diffs, and signing bonuses.

Receive great deals at over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.

10% off at local restaurants.

High school diploma or equivalent, with three months experience in groundskeeping field preferred.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., perform strenuous physical tasks, and work in all types of weather.
• Experience with equipment and tractor implements (experience with building/construction trades is a plus).
• Must possess a current Virginia driver’s license with a clean driving record and able to drive manual transmission vehicles/equipment. Ability to obtain authorization on the VMRC Approved Drivers List.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments in the English language.
• Self‑motivated with ability to perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision; be able to schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
• Strong work ethic, pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and interact tactfully with others.
• Fast learner with ability to work quickly and carefully in a safe manner, and motivate others to do the same.

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose‑driven workplace.

We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peace building, and stewardship values and who bring diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias‑conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences.