Grounds Worker – Yorktown Grounds

About VersAbility Resources
VersAbility Resources is a nonprofit based in Hampton, Virginia, supporting people with disabilities through employment services, day programs, and residential community living. We partner with families, employers, and community organizations to help people live, work, and thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking to hire multiple candidates for this position. This is an evergreen requisition and will remain posted and open until all positions are filled. Provides weed eating, mowing and grounds work on a government facility. Responsible for performing outdoor landscaping duties.

AbilityOne Program Commitment
VersAbility Resources participates in the AbilityOne Program, a federal initiative that creates employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. In accordance with AbilityOne requirements, a minimum of 75% of direct labor hours on this contract are performed by individuals with qualified disabilities.

What You’ll Do
- Operating lawn Equipment
- Weed eating
-Mulching
-Mowing
- Responsible for obtaining the appropriate supplies and equipment (provided) necessary to perform all duties.
-Ensuring supplies and equipment are maintained in a condition that is safe and effective. .
- Responsible for participating in meetings and training, as directed by their supervisor and/or site manager..
-Relaying information concerning performance, such as improved performance or a need for additional training.
-Maintaining quality standards as determined by the quality assurance designated individual and/or site manager

Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: No experience necessary. May require valid driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to obtain base access.
Must be able to lift as much as 50 lbs., independently

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy, depending upon the task at hand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, travel from one building to another, push heavy equipment, twist at neck and waist, reach, and kneel.

Employees must adhere to federal contract requirements, including maintaining confidentiality and compliance with security protocols.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Why Join Us
• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact
• Gain experience supporting government contract operations
• Work in a structured, Landscaping environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

How to Apply
Apply online through VersAbility Resources’ careers site. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at wehire@versability.org
Equal Employment Opportunity
VersAbility Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.