VA
$29 – $33 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a grounds maintenance role combining horticultural work with heavy equipment operation for a public facilities department. The position suits someone with practical experience in landscaping and machinery who can work independently outdoors year-round in varied weather conditions.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform gardening and equipment operation duties
- Full use of all extremities
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift heavy objects
- Ability to operate snow blowers, tractors, mowers, and related grounds equipment
- Ability to perform equipment maintenance including filter and tire replacement
Nice to have
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment assembly and installation