Groundskeeper Jobs in Virginia

A Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces at hospitality establishments like resorts, hotels, and golf courses. Their duties often include landscaping, lawn maintenance, planting and pruning trees and flowers, trash removal, snow removal, and maintaining outdoor fixtures like walkways and fountains. They might also be responsible for maintaining and operating irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and general repair and maintenance tasks. The ultimate goal of a Groundskeeper is to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and inviting for guests.

Important skills for a Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry include physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of horticulture. Some Groundskeeper positions may require specific certifications such as a pesticide applicator's license or a Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) credential. Prior to becoming a Groundskeeper, a person may hold roles such as a Landscaping Laborer, Maintenance Worker, or Janitorial Staff, where they would gain experience in outdoor maintenance and develop skills necessary for the Groundskeeper role.

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Groundskeeper

  • Stafford, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Why we need you: The Groundskeeper is responsible for efficiently maintaining the physical appearance of the apartment communitys grounds, pools and buildings What Highmark can do for YOU: Help you...

Part-time Groundskeeper

  • Hampden Sydney, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hampden Sydney, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Duties include mow, cut, water lawns; rake/blow leaves; dig holes for bushes; pull/chop weeds; prune; haul topsoil/mulch....

Groundskeeper

  • Tysons, VA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 20 hours ago

We are seeking a Part-Time Groundskeeper....

Groundskeeper - Landscaping [Full Time]

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 4 days ago

Performs various grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming of turf, landscaping, and landscape bed maintenance, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, aeration, removing dead vegetation,...

Groundskeeper

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is seeking a Groundskeeper to operate tractors, trucks, and all other ground maintenance equipment in grass mowing, landscape construction, and other areas of...

Groundskeeper(Full-time)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 5 days ago

Winchester VA 22603 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Groundskeeper DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services RESPONSIBLE TO: Grounds Supervisor JOB SUMMARY: Maintains facility grounds in an aesthetic and well preserved...

Groundskeeper

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 5 days ago

Performs maintenance-based landscaping such as trimming bushes, spreading mulch, removing plants, planting, and edging. Maintains a clean and organized job site at all times....

Groundskeeper / Porter for an Apartment Community

  • Herndon, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 6 days ago

Empty trash receptacles as neededClean hallways, lobbies, stairwells, elevator cars, and other common areas by vacuuming, dusting, buffing, and washingDuties may include using a power washer, cleaning...

Porter / Groundskeeper for an Apartment Community

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago

Empty trash receptacles as needed Clean hallways, lobbies, stairwells, elevator cars, and other common areas by vacuuming, dusting, buffing, and washing Duties may include using a power washer, cleaning...

Groundskeeper - Landscape Services

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 6 days ago

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking Groundskeepers for our Landscape Services division....

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

In this position, you will also be responsible for: Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Maintaining equipment....

Cemetery Groundskeeper - Charlottesville

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

The position provides overall grounds and maintenance service conducive to provide burial, landscaping, and burial marker installation services....

Cemeteries Groundskeeper

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 days ago

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Groundskeeper for cemeteries operated by the City of Norfolk....

Groundskeeper

  • Danville, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 8 days ago

Ability to reach and use frequent and repetitive arm movements while using landscaping equipment and supplies....

Groundskeeper

  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Required 1-3 years of grounds keeping or landscaping experience....

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Virginia offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.0%
Associate's Degree
8.8%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Groundskeepers in Virginia
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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