Grounds Worker

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Roanoke, VA

5d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Worker maintains the facility’s grounds and performs hands-on indoor building maintenance. This part-time essential-personnel role is scheduled for a day shift of up to 29 hours per week. The employee may assist with state emergency response if declared by the Governor.

The role includes landscaping and groundskeeping, pest and chemical control, snow and ice removal, minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and care of tools and work areas. Major issues are reported directly to the Director.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in general maintenance or groundskeeping.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates, excluding current DVS employees, must pass a criminal background check; pre-employment drug screening and two TB skin tests are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and driveways through planting, weeding, pruning, watering, and related groundskeeping tasks.
• Inspect plants for pests or fungi, apply pesticides safely, and maintain accurate chemical application logs.
• Clear snow and ice from walks, entrances, and driveways by shoveling, salting, or operating snow blowers or plows.
• Perform minor repairs, including repairing equipment such as lawnmowers or wheelchairs, patching drywall, painting rooms, changing lightbulbs, and installing basic fixtures such as bulletin boards.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including unplugging drains, cleaning air filters and air-handling rooms, servicing ice machines and water fountains, and clearing roof drains.
• Keep tools, workspace, and shop areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Report major issues directly to the Director.
• May assist with state emergency response if declared by the Governor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed