Grounds Maintenance Worker

About Vers Ability Resources

Vers Ability Resources is a nonprofit organization based in Hampton, Virginia, dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to thrive. For more than 70 years, we have provided innovative employment, workforce development, residential, community living, and business services that promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity.

Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals while delivering high-quality services to our community, business partners, and government customers. At Vers Ability, you'll join a mission-driven organization where your work changes lives and contributes to stronger, more inclusive communities.

Vers Ability Resources is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our Government Contracts team in Yorktown, Virginia. In this hands-on outdoor role, you'll help maintain clean, safe, and professional grounds while supporting an important government contract. Daily work includes mowing, trimming, edging, landscaping, debris removal, and other seasonal grounds maintenance using commercial landscaping equipment and tools. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, seeing the results of their work, and being part of a team.

While previous commercial grounds maintenance or landscaping experience is preferred, it is not required.

• Perform commercial grounds maintenance in accordance with government contract requirements.
• Mow, edge, trim, prune, plant, mulch, control weeds, remove leaves and debris, perform irrigation checks, and complete seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Safely operate commercial landscaping equipment, including mowers, string trimmers, edgers, hedge trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, utility vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain landscaped areas, sidewalks, parking lots, grounds, and exterior areas to established quality standards.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and report maintenance needs, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Complete required work orders, inspections, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and government personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of commercial grounds maintenance practices and landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of safe operation and basic maintenance of commercial landscaping equipment and tools.
• Ability to safely operate commercial mowers, string trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and related equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned work independently.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, equipment manuals, safety information, and operating procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any background investigation, security clearance, certification, license, or credential required by the assigned government contract.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of commercial grounds maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, facilities maintenance, or related outdoor maintenance experience.
• Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment.
• Identification & Driver's License: A REAL
  -compliant driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required for access to the assigned government worksite.

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