Grounds Maintenance Worker | Full-Time, Year-Round Position + Benefits

About the Role

Enjoy working outdoors and want a job you can count on all year long?SOAR365 is hiring aGrounds Maintenance Laborerfor afull-time, year-round position. Join a supportive team where you'll enjoy steady employment, excellent benefits, and meaningful work that helps strengthen our community. If you're dependable, motivated, and take pride in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, apply today and grow your career with SOAR365.

Who We Are: SOAR365

For more than 70 years, SOAR365 has been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

We are also proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice, offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and connected to meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As a full-time, year-round Grounds Maintenance Laborer, you will play an important role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of facility grounds throughout every season. Duties include mowing and trimming grass and vegetation; trimming shrubs, hedges, and trees; edging along pavements, curbs, and sidewalks; and maintaining landscaped areas and flower beds through weeding, planting, mulching, and watering. Additional responsibilities include cleaning outdoor areas, removing debris and trash, maintaining playground sand areas, and performing routine grounds policing. The role may also involve light facility support tasks such as minor cleanups, assisting with renovations, and setting up, relocating, or removing security fencing for on-site and off-site projects.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of general experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a related field. The ideal candidate is physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and performing repetitive bending, kneeling, and overhead lifting. The ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, and snow, is required. A strong work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential to success in this role.

Total Rewards & Benefits

Our market-competitive total rewards package includes:

Merit increases

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

• Immediate access to your paycheck through ZayZoon

Short- and long-term disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

403(b) retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting

Life insurance

Employee development and training programs

Wellness programs

Discounted tuition to South University

How to Apply

To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required.

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Commitment

SOAR365 is an EO/AA Employer and welcomes applicants who are Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those from other protected categories.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodations when applying for a position on our website, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for Human Resources.