Grounds Maintenance Tech I - City of Lynchburg, VA : Job Details

Description

The City of Lynchburg Public Works Department is looking for qualified candidates who enjoy working outdoors in a fast paced environment and want to be part of the Grounds Maintenance Team.

The Grounds Maintenance Tech I performs responsible, routine, skilledand semiskilled work in grounds and park maintenance involving the use of common tools and operation of mowing equipment.

This position is full time and offers competitive benefit package (including medical, dental, life insurance, etc.), paid holidays, paid time off and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour but compensation will be negotiated based on possession of Commercial Driver's License and relevant grounds maintenance experience.

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The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to help make a positive difference in the Lynchburg community.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

* Operates walk behind and riding mowers

* Operates hand held motorized equipment such as string trimmers & chain saws;

* Operates large motorized equipment such as brush chippers, stump grinders, tractors, etc.

* Performs custodial tasks in cleaning outdoor facilities restrooms & picnic shelters;

* 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;

* Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields, turf areas, landscaped beds, and other grounds areas;

* Loads & unloads material such as gravel, dirt, mulch, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials;

* Assists in work zone traffic control setup;

* Directstraffic 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 blueprints, 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 other duties as necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

* 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

Grounds Maintenance experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

* 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;

* Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.

* Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training wihtin 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.