GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 9:30AM-6PM

What You'll Do

The Grounds Maintenance Technician supports the facility maintenance team in maintaining and enhancing our 700+ acre campus. This role involves a wide range of landscaping, groundskeeping, and general maintenance duties to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and presentable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping and grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weed control)
• Plant, water, and maintain grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees seasonally
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in accordance with safety protocols
• Clean and maintain outdoor areas including walkways, parking lots, and driveways
• Remove snow and ice using shovels, snow blowers, and salt application as needed
• Repair and maintain fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and outbuildings
• Auxiliary with light construction projects such as retaining walls, pathways, and landscape features
• Support maintenance of roads, sidewalks, buildings, and equipment as needed
• Auxiliary with cleaning and maintaining gun ranges in accordance with strict safety procedures
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and storage areas
• Operate utility vehicles and light equipment safely
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental handling procedures
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure efficient workflow

Clearance & Compliance Requirements

This position supports a government-related program and requires:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance
• Successful completion of: Background check, Credit check, Drug screening (federal contractor standards apply, including marijuana)

Work Environment

• Full-time, non-exempt, on-site position
• Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-6PM work schedule

Work Conditions

• Hands-on, physically demanding role
• Outdoors in all weather conditions, including sun, heat, rain, snow, and cold
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Operating landscaping and maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, snow blowers, and utility vehicles
• Exposure to dust, pollen, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals
• Exposure to areas where lead is present, requiring strict adherence to safety and PPE guidelines
• Repetitive motion, climbing ladders or steps, and navigating uneven terrain

Why Join Us

• Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and facility excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Required: Experience with mowing, weed eating, trimming, and basic landscaping
• Familiarity with cleaning and maintaining outdoor recreational areas, such as gun ranges, sports fields, or park facilities
• Basic knowledge of safety protocols for outdoor equipment and chemicals
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Valid driver’s license required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a background check, credit check, and drug screening

Preferred

• Knowledge of proper use and application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides
• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticulture
• Experience with light construction, fencing, or basic repair work

Compensation & Benefits

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA). Compensation will be provided in accordance with the applicable SCA wage determination, including the required Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe benefit. Summit Point also offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and other employee benefits.

About the Company

Founded in 1969, Summit Point Motorsports Park and Training Facility provides Commercial Motorsports events along with customized Security and Emergency Medical training solutions on our 786-acre facility located in Summit Point, WV. We are a recognized leader in the Motorsports and Security Training Solutions Markets for both commercial and government clients. We take pride in providing tailored solutions for clients in an ever-evolving world.