Grounds Maintenance Worker

US Facilities•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker in the Newport News, Virginia area to perform skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor. The role includes carpentry, painting, surface preparation, repairs, and installation work on buildings and other structures. Duties may also include other work assigned by a supervisor or the USF Senior Project Manager. This is an essential position. Duties may be required during emergencies, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations, when determined by VDOT/Contract Management. The position has a 90-day probation period and requires field experience and VDOT/industry training. Work may involve on-foot roadway activity in a dangerous environment, significant all-season/all-hour Interstate driving, extended periods of sitting or standing, and short- or no-notice assignments. Required safety and organizational clothing and equipment are provided. Performance is monitored and evaluated routinely. Pre-employment requirements include being at least 18 years old, holding a valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing, and completing a DMV records check, drug screening, fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, and background check. Compensation is $17.00 per hour, with vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience and knowledge in building and grounds maintenance, including painting, demolition, and related tasks.
Ability to use appropriate techniques, hand tools, power tools, materials, and equipment.
Ability to carry 50 pounds for 50 yards.
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Ability to install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Field experience.
Required VDOT/industry training.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing; a valid driver’s license is required.
Completion of a DMV records check.
Successful pre-employment drug screening.
Successful fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and background check.
Ability to work in a dangerous environment involving on-foot roadway movement, significant all-season/all-hour Interstate driving, and potentially extended sitting or standing.
Availability for short- or no-notice work assignments and emergency duties as required.

Nice To Haves

Courses in carpentry, shop, mechanical drawing, and general mathematics.

Responsibilities

Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props using hand tools and fasteners.
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines and hand and power tools.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Remove damaged or defective structural sections and repair or replace them.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structures.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces for finish coats and protect surfaces with drop cloths, masking tape, or paper during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors and adjust consistency with additives.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Install structures and fixtures such as windows, frames, flooring, trim, or hardware.
Remove fixtures before painting and remove old finishes using stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or water or abrasive blasting.
Calculate required material quantities and estimate costs based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive supervisor instructions to determine work requirements.
Cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials for construction of buildings, highways, bridges, docks, industrial plants, boats, and other structures.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or the USF Senior Project Manager.
Perform assigned essential duties during emergency situations when required by VDOT/Contract Management.