Groundsperson, Staunton

Job overview

The Groundsperson role is onsite in Staunton, VA. The posting lists pay of $16 per hour. Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide vegetation management services and emphasize safe work practices. The groundsperson supports field crews by clearing brush and trees, handling equipment and debris, maintaining safe work areas, and assisting with traffic control and storm work. The role helps crews complete job-site work safely and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Follow and help enforce safety practices
• clear debris and undergrowth using hand and powered tools
• load and unload logs, brush, and debris
• feed brush into a chipper
• use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
• clean job sites
• carry and store tools and materials
• set up and break down road signs
• flag traffic
• drive trucks or operate equipment as assigned
• perform basic equipment maintenance
• and perform storm work as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

groundsperson

vegetation management

tree clearing

brush removal

chainsaw

traffic control

storm work

staunton va

xylem tree experts

$16/hr

full-time

medical insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• optional 401(k)
• paid time off, with eligibility and accrual timelines varying by position.

Why this role

Prior experience in utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries is preferred. Travel out of town for storm restoration work may be needed.

About the employer

Xylem I LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.