*** Candidates with disabilities or Rehab referrals only***Didlake is always looking to meet and network with great talent for future openings. We hire seasonal Grounds Laborers to work from March-November at our contract sites in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chincoteague, and Baltimore MD. The Grounds Laborer is responsible for maintaining the grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property by performing duties such as: cutting grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.); trimming hedges and edging around walks, flowerbeds and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools; pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools; and, spraying lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer and insecticide. If you have around 3 months of landscaping or ground maintenance experience, we would love to connect with you! Please note, this posting is not an active job advertisement. Our goal is to build a pipeline of candidates in preparation for our March 2025 season. Please submit your application and a member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss our available or upcoming Grounds positions.Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.Education:
Skills and Abilities:
- Three (3) months of experience in grounds maintenance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials/background check as required by the contract.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to learn the proper use and operator maintenance of routine grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.