What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at Chesterfield County?
Salary
$50,649.00 - $59,513.00 Annually
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-00742
Department
Community Enhancement
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
High school diploma or GED required; four years of related environmental maintenance or lawn care experience; one year of experience with environmental programs and projects in the public sector; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Help us Keep Chesterfield Beautiful starting with the care of our medians and landscaped areas. In this role, your primary focus will be maintaining medians and other landscaped spaces throughout the county. You’ll assist with lawn care and landscaping tasks, including operating mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and other equipment to keep these high-visibility areas looking their best. In addition to landscaping and median maintenance, you’ll support our team by removing litter from county roads, main intersections, bus stops and areas needing extra attention. You will also help with cleaning up illegal dump sites, participate in community clean-ups, educational outreach, and promote various volunteer programs for the Community Enhancement Department. This job is active and hands-on. You should be able to lift 50 plus pounds, walk on uneven ground, bend and stoop, lift items overhead, and load/unload materials from a truck. Some tasks involve repetitive motion and working in adverse weather conditions. Night and weekend hours may occasionally be required, with comp time provided. Perform other work as required.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Start time may change due to weather or work assignments.)
Work Location
Community Enhancement
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov
$50,649.00 - $59,513.00 Annually
Location
Chesterfield, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-00742
Department
Community Enhancement
Opening Date
05/04/2026
Closing Date
5/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
High school diploma or GED required; four years of related environmental maintenance or lawn care experience; one year of experience with environmental programs and projects in the public sector; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
Duties
Help us Keep Chesterfield Beautiful starting with the care of our medians and landscaped areas. In this role, your primary focus will be maintaining medians and other landscaped spaces throughout the county. You’ll assist with lawn care and landscaping tasks, including operating mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and other equipment to keep these high-visibility areas looking their best. In addition to landscaping and median maintenance, you’ll support our team by removing litter from county roads, main intersections, bus stops and areas needing extra attention. You will also help with cleaning up illegal dump sites, participate in community clean-ups, educational outreach, and promote various volunteer programs for the Community Enhancement Department. This job is active and hands-on. You should be able to lift 50 plus pounds, walk on uneven ground, bend and stoop, lift items overhead, and load/unload materials from a truck. Some tasks involve repetitive motion and working in adverse weather conditions. Night and weekend hours may occasionally be required, with comp time provided. Perform other work as required.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Start time may change due to weather or work assignments.)
Work Location
Community Enhancement
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.
Employer Chesterfield County
Address Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)
Website http://www.chesterfield.gov
Salary : $50,649 - $59,513