OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:
ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Worker. The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the appearance of campus outdoor spaces through landscape care, lawn maintenance, weed control, seasonal cleanup, and general grounds upkeep. Duties also include trash and debris removal and other related responsibilities as assigned. This full-time position starts at $18 per hour and is located in Suffolk, VA.
Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain and enhance the appearance of outdoor spaces by mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, edging, planting flowers, and supporting overall landscape aesthetics.
- Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and weed control treatments to maintain healthy turf and control unwanted vegetation.
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping tools, ensuring equipment is used safely and properly maintained.
- Perform seasonal grounds cleanup, including raking leaves, removing debris, and preparing outdoor areas for seasonal changes.
- Collect and dispose of litter, trash, and recyclables from campus grounds to ensure a clean and well-maintained environment.
- Support irrigation and watering of landscaped areas as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures related to equipment use, chemical application, and grounds maintenance activities.
- Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and other seminars as assigned.
- Recommend process improvements, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to support campus operations and maintenance needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or general outdoor maintenance
- Ability to operate landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers
- Knowledge of basic lawn care practices including mowing, edging, pruning, and planting
- Must be comfortable applying fertilizer, herbicides, and weed control treatments (training may be provided if needed)
- Understanding of seasonal grounds maintenance and cleanup practices
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain campus appearance standards
- Ability to follow safety procedures related to equipment and chemical use
- Team-oriented with strong communication and reliability
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or custodial/maintenance work preferred
- Relevant certifications in pesticide/herbicide application or landscaping equipment operation is a plus but not required
Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
- You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
- You like to make your employer look good.
- You find solutions, where others only see problems.
- You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
- You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
- You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
The benefits of working for ATHENA include:
- Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
- Pet insurance.
- Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
- 401k with a generous employer match.
- Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
- Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
- Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.
ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Pay: $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- groundskeeping, landscaping, or general outdoor maintenance: 1 year (Required)
- basic lawn care practices: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
