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Pay: $16.19 per hour

Shift / Schedule: Guaranteed 40 hours per week; 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Benefits: Paid training and certifications, overtime opportunities, 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays,
medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program

Are you a skilled maintenance professional with experience in industrial painting, carpentry, building repairs, and facility maintenance? Do you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want a stable, full-time position where your work helps maintain and preserve critical transportation infrastructure, facilities, and equipment?

PEMCCO is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Worker to support facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and industrial painting projects. This role is ideal for a dependable, safety-focused professional with experience applying protective coatings, preparing surfaces, completing carpentry repairs, and performing general maintenance activities that help keep facilities and infrastructure safe, functional, and well-maintained.

This opportunity is a strong fit for candidates with experience in industrial painting, protective coatings, surface preparation, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, carpentry, construction, demolition, repair work, woodworking, and general labor.

About PEMCCO

PEMCCO supports the operation and maintenance of critical tunnel, transportation, and facility systems. We provide stable, hands-on work for skilled trades professionals in a safety-focused environment where your expertise helps keep essential systems running.

Job Overview

PEMCCO is seeking a motivated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, carpentry, construction, and industrial painting tasks.

In this role, you will help maintain buildings, facilities, structures, and equipment through preventative maintenance, painting and coating applications, carpentry repairs, renovations, and general facility improvement projects. You will work both independently and as part of a team while supporting a 24/7 operational environment that values safety, reliability, and craftsmanship.

If you take pride in delivering quality work, enjoy solving maintenance challenges, and are comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Construct, repair, and install cabinets, doors, floors, frameworks, trim, and other wooden fixtures
• Cut, fit, and assemble wood and other construction materials for maintenance and repair projects
• Operate woodworking equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively
• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces through cleaning, scraping, sanding, patching, caulking, masking, and other surface preparation techniques
• Apply industrial coatings, paints, primers, sealers, stains, and protective finishes to facilities, structures, equipment, and infrastructure assets
• Inspect painted surfaces and coating systems to ensure proper coverage, adhesion, and quality standards
• Safely operate paint sprayers, rollers, brushes, pressure washers, and related equipment
• Assist with corrosion control and preservation efforts to help protect facilities and equipment from deterioration
• Mix and match paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and project requirements
• Remove damaged materials and perform repairs or replacements to maintain facility integrity
• Install fixtures, hardware, windows, frames, flooring, and related building components
• Erect and work from ladders and scaffolding when required
• Conduct inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets specifications and performance standards
• Calculate material requirements and support project planning efforts
• Read work orders and follow project instructions from supervisors
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with all company safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of facility and infrastructure maintenance operations
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial painting, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, carpentry, construction, demolition, or related trades
• Valid Virginia Driver's License in good standing
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work in a physically active environment and varying weather conditions
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in commercial, industrial, transportation, or infrastructure maintenance environments
• Experience with industrial painting, protective coatings, surface preparation, or corrosion prevention programs
• Experience using paint sprayers, pressure washing equipment, and coating application tools
• Experience with carpentry, facility repairs, and general construction activities
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive environment
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  

Why Join PEMCCO?

• Competitive full-time employment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and industrial painting projects
• Build your skills across multiple trades including industrial painting, carpentry, and facility maintenance
• Gain experience supporting protective coating and preservation projects that help maintain critical infrastructure
• Company-provided safety equipment and required industry training
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-focused environment
• Contribute directly to the upkeep of critical infrastructure and facilities
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge and career growth within the organization
  

Work Environment

• 24/7/365 operational environment with flexible scheduling requirements
• Indoor and outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions
• Work may involve roadway and infrastructure environments
• Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday
• Driving may be required as part of assigned duties
• Safety equipment and organizational uniforms provided
• Performance monitored through routine evaluations and safety standards

Benefits

• Paid training and certifications
• Overtime opportunities
• 15 days PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  

Apply Today

If you are a hardworking maintenance professional who enjoys industrial painting, carpentry, repairs, and hands-on facility work, we encourage you to apply today.

Join PEMCCO and help maintain, protect, and preserve the facilities and infrastructure that support safe and reliable operations every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.