Grounds Maintenance Tech I
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Salary: $20.00 HourlyLocation : Lynchburg, VAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 03316Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 12/16/2024Closing Date: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe 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, skilled and 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.For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits offered go to The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to help make a positive difference in the Lynchburg community. Essential DutiesESSENTIAL 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;
• 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 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 RequiredQUALIFICATIONSTo 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 EXPERIENCEHigh 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.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the 01 How many years of commercial grounds maintenance or other agricultural experience do you have? (please check one)

• None
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 or more years

02 Do you have a pesticide license or registered technician certificate? 03 Describe in detail your professional grounds maintenance experience; including types of projects and tasks, horticultural practices, etc. 04 Describe your experience working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow, including snow removal, windstorm, etc. 05 What heavy equipment and commercial mowers have you used? 06 This is a public service position, and you may be required to work snow removal and other emergencies in the evenings and weekends. Are you willing and able to work this schedule outside of normal business hours, if necessary? 07 This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record.

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License

08 If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number. 09 (Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to ...@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-###-#### or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

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