Groundskeeper I

Requisition ID: 41910 Work Location: Parks & Recreation - Various Landscape Locations Pay Range: G.
13, $30,661.
40 - $47,525.
17 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: 40 hour week, varied schedules Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/18/24 Application Deadline: 5/2/24 Job Duties: Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment.
We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs.
By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
*The salary for this position is $15.
33 per hour/$31,886.
40 annually.
GROUNDSKEEPER I duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Individual will perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for parks, building sites ,roadways, school sites, athletic fields, resort area, and the Municipal Center.
Operate a variety of lawn mowers (including commercial type) and other motorized equipment Operate handheld power tools such as weed-eaters, edging and trimming equipment Use common gardening and hand tools Collect and dispose of trash and debris Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay, and sand for project assignments Regularly lift/carry 50 lbs.
and occasionally lift/carry 50+ lbs.
Work independently and/or with as part of a team Assist in installing, mulching, maintaining and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, turf, and walkways Prune, fertilize, spray herbicides, apply pesticides, etc.
Plant Installation Plant & Tree Pruning Athletic Field Maintenance **Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including temperature extremes.
Full Time Perks – Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for: 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage Legal and Identity Theft Protection Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan(COV457) Hybrid 457 Cash Match Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement(Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care) Optional Life Insurance Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave Official City Job Description: https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.
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pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have a current and valid drivers license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing.
Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
May require a Commercial drivers license and/or pesticide certification.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: None Preferences: In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below.
Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.
* High School Diploma or GED and/or trade school related to Horticulture or Landscape Maintenance * Experience in grounds/landscape maintenance * Outside work experience in a physical trade such as grounds maintenance, park maintenance * Customer service experience Special Instructions: Selected candidates must furnish and wear steel-toed safety boots.
Work schedules may be adjusted seasonally.
Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.