Grounds Keeper

Position Description:

We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Groundskeeper to support the upkeep of federal buildings in Yuma and San Luis, Arizona. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor areas across high-security facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

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• Maintain all exterior grounds areas, including parking lots, walkways, pedestrian crossings, perimeter spaces, landscaped zones, and all property grounds surrounding the facility.

• Perform grounds tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and weed removal.

• Operate grounds equipment (mowers, blowers, trimmers, utility carts, etc.).

• Maintain irrigation systems (minor adjustments, reporting issues).

• Remove trash from exterior receptacles and maintain cleanliness around building entrances.

• Support seasonal tasks such as storm cleanup or special events.

• Perform safety checks to ensure walkways and outdoor paths are clear and hazard-free.

• Report any maintenance or safety problems to the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance.

• Ability to perform physical outdoor work (heat, sun, repetitive movement).

• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs and operate grounds equipment safely.

• Ability to work independently and follow daily task schedules.

• Must be able to pass a federal background check (HSPD-12).

• Reliable, punctual, and detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on federal, military, or commercial properties.

• Familiarity with irrigation systems and basic horticulture.

• OSHA 10 or grounds-specific safety training (preferred but not required).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outdoor, year-round work in the Yuma/San Luis climate.

• Work includes walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment.

• Occasional support for emergency cleanups or special projects.

EEO Statement:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.