Groundskeeper I/II/III

Job Summary

$37,479 - $66,196/year DOQ Full-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible work maintaining the appearance of grounds for various facilities, including cutting grass, repairing damaged lawns, pruning trees and shrubs, applying horticultural chemicals, and securing areas for public safety in emergencies.

There are three levels of the Groundskeeper position distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Groundskeeper I - $37,479 - $57,752

• No additional requirements

Groundskeeper II - $40,022 - $61,823

• Must possess or be able to possess Virginia State Certification in Category 60 Registered Technician in pesticide application within 6 months of hire.

Groundskeeper III - $42,758 - $66,196

• Must meet all requirements of a Groundskeeper II
• Must possess at a minimum a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must possess or be able to possess the certificate issued for Certified Virginia fertilizer applicators within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appearance of grounds including mowing, edging, weeding, watering, trimming, raking and planting; maintains sidewalks and other paved areas by

• Maintains groundskeeping equipment by performing preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
• Moves office furniture, boxes, etc., as requested, including voting machines; assists with set up for special events.
• Assists in building maintenance, repair, renovations and special construction projects as required.
• Operates various types of mowing and small handheld powered equipment; operates athletic field maintenance; operates small utility tractors to include front-end

• (Construction Maintenance Worker II/III) Applies horticultural pesticides; operates various types of mowing equipment and small handheld powered equipment; operates one or more types of sophisticated equipment used in maintaining stormwater facilities and/or grounds maintenance areas.
• (Construction Maintenance Worker III) Serves as Crew Lead as needed; operates heavy equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License; applies seed, fertilizer, and pesticides to athletic fields, roadway medians, landscaped beds, and other turfgrass areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma; some experience in the methods, equipment, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance work as needed to maintain gardens, building grounds, and paved areas.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor; operate powered grounds-keeping equipment and electric hand tools; deal courteously with the public; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.

Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

James City County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of James City County to obtain the best-qualified applicants available for each vacancy, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, gender identity or other non-merit, or non-job-related factors. James City County will take measures to emphasize the recruitment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and older persons. James City County will also take into consideration an individual’s status as a favorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States provided that such veteran meets all of the knowledge, skills and eligibility requirements for the available position. James City County will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, reassignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination.