Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Tessera • Yorktown, VA

127d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a responsible and productive Grounds Maintenance Laborer with a helpful attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Maintain and repair grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property around facilities such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and provide service on all grounds to ensure that the grounds are clean, safe and attractive. Cut grass using walking-type or commercial grade riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.) Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools. Shall water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas when needed. Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Prior to mowing, the employee shall pick up and remove all rubbish, debris, and trash. Seed designated areas to ensure full, even lawn growth throughout seeded areas. Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs as needed. Clean and maintain buildings, vehicles, tools, and equipment. Building work may include janitorial work, mold removal, and movement/disposal of furnishings and equipment, and other unskilled tasks. Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. Remove snow from walkways, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snow blower. Spread salt on walkways and other areas as directed. Assists with repair of roads, walkways, and buildings, and may clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping/blowing, washing, mopping, and polishing.

Requirements

• 6 months Facilities/Grounds Maintenance experience is preferred.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• Background check and E-Verify will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property.
• Cut grass using walking-type or commercial grade riding mowers.
• Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells.
• Water all grass, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds.
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Pick up and remove rubbish, debris, and trash before mowing.
• Seed designated areas for lawn growth.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs as needed.
• Clean and maintain buildings, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings.
• Remove snow from walkways, driveways, roads, or parking lots.
• Assist with repair of roads, walkways, and buildings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Welfare Benefit ($11.27 per hour worked).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• Accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment.
• Paid sick leave.
• Potential shared earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment.
• Potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Engaging wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers