This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
56% STARs in role.
Job Title: Groundskeeper (Starting @ $23/hr)
Job Description
The Groundskeeper is responsible for the general upkeep, appearance, and safety of the community’s common outdoor areas. This role plays a vital part in maintaining curb appeal, supporting property values, and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The position is primarily outdoors and involves routine grounds maintenance, seasonal tasks, and light exterior repairs using hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all common outdoor areas to support strong curb appeal and property values.
- Perform routine groundskeeping tasks such as trash removal, debris pickup, and general outdoor upkeep.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete daily maintenance and seasonal projects.
- Carry out light exterior repairs as needed to keep common areas safe, functional, and visually appealing.
- Monitor the condition of outdoor spaces and promptly address issues related to cleanliness, safety, or minor damage.
- Support seasonal grounds work, including tasks that may vary by weather and time of year.
- Collaborate with other members of the groundskeeping team to complete projects efficiently and maintain a consistent standard of quality.
- Follow established safety procedures and best practices while operating tools and performing outdoor maintenance.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience with general groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance.
- Ability to perform consistent trash removal and maintain clean, orderly common areas.
- Proficiency in using hand tools for routine grounds work and light repairs.
- Proficiency in using power tools safely for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Capability to perform light exterior repairs on common outdoor structures or features.
- Strong attention to detail to maintain a neat, safe, and welcoming environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience performing general upkeep in residential, HOA, or similar community settings.
- Comfort working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from strong internal offerings, including a 401(k) match, sick and holiday pay, and competitive paid time off. The organization supports a stable schedule and encourages work-life balance while providing opportunities to contribute directly to a well-maintained, welcoming community environment.
Work Environment
This role is primarily outdoors and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position may occasionally require weekend availability, approximately once per quarter, to support special projects or seasonal needs. You will work as part of a groundskeeping team of seven, using a variety of hand tools and power tools to maintain the property’s common areas. The environment emphasizes teamwork, safety, and consistent, high-quality upkeep of outdoor spaces.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Springfield, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in West Springfield,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006032224
