Groundskeeper I/II/III

James City County•Williamsburg, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Must possess or be able to possess Virginia State Certification in Category 60 Registered Technician in pesticide application within 6 months of hire. (Groundskeeper II)
Must possess at a minimum a valid Class B Virginia Commercial Driver’s License. (Groundskeeper III)
Must possess or be able to possess the certificate issued for Certified Virginia fertilizer applicators within 6 months of hire. (Groundskeeper III)

Responsibilities

Maintains appearance of grounds including mowing, edging, weeding, watering, trimming, raking and planting; maintains sidewalks and other paved areas by clearing debris and snow; makes passageways around County buildings as needed.
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 loader.
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.
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