Grounds Maint Tech I

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible, routine, skilled and semiskilled work in grounds and park maintenance involving the use of common tools and operation of mowing equipment. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost). An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License in 45 days or employment
Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with a year
Ability to obtain chemical applications certificate
Ability to obtain Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control certificate
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Grounds Maintenance Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Operates 60 - 160 horsepower tractors; i.e. boom mower tractor, tractor with flail and sickle bar attachments, tractor with bush hog
Operates hand held motorized equipment such as string trimmers & chain saws
Operates knuckle boom truck and familiar with bucket trucks
Operates large motorized equipment such as brush chippers, stump grinders, tractors, etc.
Works in snow removal operations as assigned
Prunes and installs landscape plants and trees
Performs landscape maintenance such as weeding, pruning, mulching, etc.
Uses hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes, bush axes and other ground maintenance tools
Applies fertilizers
Loads & unloads material such as gravel, dirt, mulch, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials using backhoe and skid steer loader
Assists in work zone traffic control setup
Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger
Performs litter collection
Performs leaf collection activities operating a variety of equipment
Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs
Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work
Interprets written & oral instructions
Follows all safety precautions
Participates in training
Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others
Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning
Works various schedules as assigned
Performs others duties as necessary
Hazard identification and mitigation in public playgrounds
Service to public restrooms
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.