Groundskeeper

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager and Assistant Facilities Manager, maintains the appearance of grounds for various facilities, cuts grass, repairs damaged lawns, prunes trees and shrubs, and applies horticultural chemicals. Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment. Responds to unscheduled emergency work due to storms, snow, or related emergencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Manages the maintenance of grounds and landscaping by seeding, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, trimming, installing sod, applying herbicides, preparing and planting flowers, shrub beds and trees, pulling weeds, watering plants, trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves and picking up litter.

· Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chain saws, changing and sharpening chipper blades and stump grinder teeth and greasing.

· Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical and irrigation repairs ensuring general cleanliness of park facilities and equipment.

· Performs a variety of heavy manual work in the maintenance and repair of public properties.

· Responds to emergency situations by removing ice, snow, and storm debris.

· Performs as flagmen and directs traffic when needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Physical ability to perform heavy manual work.

Knowledge of how to operate both equipment and heavy equipment. Ability to drive a commercial truck.

Knowledge of hazard assessment and emergency equipment.

Ability to follow oral instructions.

Ability to follow safety guidelines and report unsafe practices.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to four years of high school.

Two (2) years of experience in heavy manual work in the construction and building trades operating equipment and heavy equipment and maintaining parks and landscaping properties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of experience in heavy manual work in the construction and building trades operating equipment and heavy equipment and maintaining parks and landscaping properties.

Possession of valid Virginia Class B Commercial Driver’s License

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Worker will be subject to outside environmental conditions such as, extreme weather, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, and hazards.

Must have on-call ability as well as weekends, holiday, and overtime work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.05 - $20.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Ability to Commute:

• Tappahannock, VA 22560 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tappahannock, VA 22560: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20