Job Description

Rightstone  is looking for a  Lead Grounds Maintenance Worke r in Victorville, CA. The pay rate is $18/hr. for a 1-month contract role with a consistent Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM schedule with a potential extension.

In this role, you will be the key person responsible for maintaining and improving the pristine, respectful environment of a premier local cemetery facility. You will hit the ground running to execute high-standard lawn care and seasonal grounds updates with minimal supervision. This is an ideal position for an experienced landscaping professional who takes pride in fast-paced, high-quality outdoor work and operates with a natural sense of urgency. 

Important:

This is a temporary/contract position with no benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off during the contract period, but these may become available upon conversion to a permanent role.

What you will do:  

• Operate commercial mowers to cut grass and maintain designated sections of the property. 
• Masterfully handle weed whackers and hedge trimmers around headstones, structures, and walkways without direct supervision. 
• Execute active lawn restoration tasks including precise seeding and sod replacement. 
• Apply fertilizers to the grounds safely and effectively to promote healthy turf growth. 
• Clean and maintain ground equipment daily to ensure tools remain in safe, peak operating conditions. 
• Tackle all daily assignments with a high sense of urgency to keep the memorial grounds looking pristine. 

 

What we are looking for:  

• An experienced groundskeeper or commercial landscaper who can jump right into the workload without basic training. 
• Valid Driver’s license -  Required  
• Absolute mastery and proven experience operating commercial lawn mowers and heavy-duty gas weed whackers. 
• Strong knowledge of general lawn care, turf management, and basic fertilization techniques. 
• Physical stamina and the active desire to work outdoors in the High Desert elements for a full 8-hour shift. 
• A professional with reliable daily attendance and the capacity to meet strict visual standards for a memorial facility. 
• A self-motivated team member who takes initiative and works quickly without needing constant oversight. 

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! 

 

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Seasonal work, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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