Grounds Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

SSI is currently hiring for a full time seasonal Grounds Worker. Hourly wage is $16.58 with a $5.09 in Health and Welfare contribution.

The Grounds Worker/Laborer performs tasks that primarily require physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. This position is responsible to ensure the building is maintained as a pleasing, professional business environment, with minimal disruption to building tenants and visitors. performing one or more of the following tasks: mowing grass, using walking-type or riding mowers, trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include: planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, collects and burns or carts away leaves, paper or other litter; repairing and painting fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings. May make other minor repairs, general hauling, sweeping and other general work duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

This position is physically demanding in that Grounds Maintenance workers must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, often in extreme heat or cold. This position requires the ability to frequently: push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, walk, and stand. Requires constant exposure to outdoor environmental conditions, noise, varying weather conditions and exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, etc. and traffic. The ability to lift up to 75lbs is required. Manual dexterity is a must; motions with arms and hands are repetitive in nature.

Required Job Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• All applicants are subject to pre-employment physical and drug screening

Desired Job Qualifications:
Previous experience as grounds worker or laborer is preferred

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Various shifts, which may include Saturdays and Sundays
• Seasonal employment, position scheduled to run through September 30.

About Satellite Services, Inc. (SSI)

For more than 40 years, SSI has delivered first-class base operating support, facility operations and maintenance, and military family housing operations and maintenance services to government and commercial customers. As a total small business, we employ a team of experienced personnel who provide superior service at numerous locations across the United States. Our cost-effective approach focuses on increasing the life cycle and improving the performance of facilities and equipment to reduce operational costs. We integrate effective processes, innovative technology, and partnering techniques to deliver information and improve the daily operation of facilities.

To learn more about SSI, see our website at

Satellite Services Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are also committed to utilizing recruitment efforts towards and to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.