Grounds Maintenance Worker

Human Resources•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform skilled equipment operations, preventive maintenance, and manual labor in the Newport News, Virginia area. The role includes carpentry, structural repair and installation, surface preparation and painting, and other building and grounds maintenance tasks. The position is designated as essential, so duties are required during emergency situations, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations, when directed by VDOT/Contract Management. The role includes a 90-day probation period and routine performance evaluations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience and knowledge in building and grounds maintenance, with skill in painting, demolition, and related tasks.
Ability to use techniques, hand tools, power tools, materials, and appropriate equipment.
Ability to carry 50 pounds for 50 yards.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid Virginia driver's license in good standing; DMV records check required.
Required VDOT/industry training.
Pre-employment drug screening and fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and background check.
Ability to work in a dangerous environment involving on-foot roadway movement and significant all-season, all-hour Interstate driving.
Ability to accommodate potentially significant periods of sitting or standing and short- or no-notice work assignments.
Required safety and organizational clothing and equipment, which are provided.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assemble and fasten materials to build frameworks or props using hand tools and materials such as screws, nails, dowel pins, and glue.
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools.
Erect scaffolding and ladders for work above ground level.
Remove damaged or defective structural parts and repair or replace them using hand tools.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes using brushes, spray guns, or rollers; apply primers or sealers to prepare surfaces.
Protect surfaces during painting with drop cloths, masking tape, and paper; fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk or other fillers.
Mix and match paint, stain, or varnish colors and additives to achieve desired colors and consistency, and polish final coats to specified finishes.
Install windows, frames, flooring, trim, hardware, and other structures or fixtures using carpenter's hand and power tools.
Remove fixtures before painting and remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or water or abrasive blasting.
Calculate required materials 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 constructing buildings, highways, bridges, docks, industrial plants, boats, and other structures.
Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.
Perform required duties during emergency situations when directed by VDOT/Contract Management.