***At this time, our hiring is limited to Adults with Disabilities, in alignment with our mission and service model, which dedicates 75% of our labor hours to supporting this community.***
New Leaf will be accepting applications for the Grounds Maintenance position from 04/22/2026 - 04/28/2026
IMPORTANT: This position is located at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. All employees are required to obtain a base access pass before starting work. Please note that a REAL ID–compliant form of identification is required to obtain base access. For additional details, refer to the green banner at the top of this job posting.
Company Description
New Leaf is a not-for-profit organization under the AbilityOne umbrella. We employ adults with disabilities and promote our mission with competitive contracts and quality-controlled services. New Leaf does not rely solely on public resources or grants for funding our programs.
Our vision is to help our employees achieve greater independence and advocate for themselves so that our community can be better prepared to welcome people with disabilities, and so that people exiting public assistance are seen as assets to the work force.
Job description
The Grounds Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of diesel powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Grounds Maintenance Worker also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.
Pay & Benefits
$20.52/Hour (Current Department of Labor Wage Determination Rate)
Excellent benefits package:
Health & Welfare benefit ($5.09/Hour) pays for health insurance after 60 days of employment. Optional dental & vision – cost is out of pocket.
11 Paid holidays
Paid sick leave – accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Up to 2 weeks of paid vacation per year after one year of employment
401k matching after one year of employment, up to 4%
Paid Life insurance: $50,000 after 90 days of employment
Longevity stipend with Board of Directors approval
$50 yearly PPE allowance for boots
Schedule
Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm with a half-hour lunch. (35-40 hours a week).
Saturdays are sometimes required during peak season (April-June).
Potential for seasonal layoffs Oct-March. Also potential for winter work and advancement for high-achieving employees.
Requirements
A Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain, repair, and provide service on all grounds to ensure that they are clean, safe, and attractive.
Some prior experience operating lawnmowers and trimers is preferred but not required.
Ability to pass a background check at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit job site access.
A clean driving record and a valid driver’s license are preferred but not required.
Main Responsibilities
Mowing, trimming, pruning, edging, mulching, aeration, and fertilization.
Weed and brush control.
Debris cleanup.
Cleaning and caring for tools and equipment.
Main Physical Requirements
Ability to work outside up to 8 hours a day, including standing, walking, and working on steep inclines such as hills and un-level ground.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. / push and pull up to 70 lbs.
Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and a good sense of balance.
Once trained, you must be able to operate a 12lb trimmer for up to 6 hours.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
New Leaf, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that gives hiring preference to people with significant disabilities and qualified protected veterans by offering great pay and excellent benefits packages. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and value workforce diversity.
