Pay: $16.19 per hour
Shift / Schedule: Guaranteed 40 hours per week; 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday
Benefits: Paid training and certifications, overtime opportunities, 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays,
medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with experience in carpentry, painting, building repairs, and general facility maintenance? Do you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want a stable, full-time position where your work helps maintain critical transportation infrastructure?
PEMCCO is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Worker to support the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities and structures. This role is ideal for a dependable, safety-focused professional who enjoys working with wood, paint, tools, and construction materials while contributing to projects that keep facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained.
This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in grounds maintenance, building maintenance, carpentry, painting, construction, facilities maintenance, demolition, repair work, woodworking, and general labor.
About PEMCCO
PEMCCO supports the operation and maintenance of critical tunnel, transportation, and facility
systems. We provide stable, hands-on work for skilled trades professionals in a safety-focused
environment where your expertise helps keep essential systems running.
Job Overview
PEMCCO is seeking a motivated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, carpentry, painting, and construction-related tasks.
In this role, you will help maintain buildings, facilities, structures, and equipment through repairs, renovations, painting projects, and preventative maintenance activities. You will work both independently and as part of a team while supporting a 24/7 operational environment that values safety, reliability, and craftsmanship.
If you take pride in delivering quality work, enjoy solving maintenance challenges, and are comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Do
- Construct, repair, and install cabinets, doors, floors, frameworks, trim, and other wooden fixtures
- Cut, fit, and assemble wood and other construction materials for maintenance and repair projects
- Operate woodworking equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, primers, and sealers to buildings, structures, and equipment
- Prepare surfaces by sanding, stripping, filling, patching, caulking, and masking as needed
- Mix and match paint colors and finishes to project specifications
- Remove damaged materials and perform repairs or replacements to maintain facility integrity
- Install fixtures, hardware, windows, frames, flooring, and related building components
- Erect and work from ladders and scaffolding when required
- Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets specifications and performance standards
- Calculate material requirements and support project planning efforts
- Read work orders and follow project instructions from supervisors
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of facility and infrastructure maintenance operations
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenance, grounds maintenance, painting, demolition, carpentry, or related trades
- Valid Virginia Driver's License in good standing
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work in a physically active environment and varying weather conditions
Preferred Experience
- Experience in commercial, industrial, transportation, or infrastructure maintenance environments
- Experience with carpentry, painting, facility repairs, and general construction activities
- Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks effectively
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Why Join PEMCCO?
- Competitive full-time employment
- Opportunity to work on a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction projects
- Build your skills across multiple trades including carpentry, painting, and facility maintenance
- Company-provided safety equipment and required industry training
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused environment
- Contribute directly to the upkeep of critical infrastructure and facilities
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge and career growth within the organization
Work Environment
- 24/7/365 operational environment with flexible scheduling requirements
- Indoor and outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions
- Work may involve roadway and infrastructure environments
- Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday
- Driving may be required as part of assigned duties
- Safety equipment and organizational uniforms provided
- Performance monitored through routine evaluations and safety standards
Benefits
- Paid training and certifications
- Overtime opportunities
- 15 days PTO and 11 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Apply Today
If you are a hardworking maintenance professional who enjoys carpentry, painting, repairs, and hands-on facility work, we encourage you to apply today.
Join PEMCCO and help maintain the facilities and infrastructure that support safe and reliable operations every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
