Groundskeeper Maintenance Specialist I
Groundskeeper Maintenance Specialist I
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$ 37440 - 40123
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General Summary
The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for Groundskeeper (Maintenance Specialist I)who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesvilles Core Values of Commitment Integrity Respect Innovation and Collaboration.
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $18.00 $19.29 Hourly$37440.00 $40123.20 Annually).As of March 28 2024 this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the CitysCollective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22128. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement which will take effect on July 1 2025.
Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS; however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
ThisMaintenance Specialist I position is responsible for functioning as a team member performing mowing fertilization aeration leaf removal invasive and perimeter brush control and snow removal.The position is key to maintaining an extremely effective team that follows defined schedules requiring skilled labor with a high level of responsibility. Positions in this class are responsible for the maintenance construction or landscape/horticultural duties in city parks downtown mall schools rightofways and public recreational facilities. Position may also performconstruction/repair projects park maintenance/renovations tree planting/maintenance and athletic field other duties as assigned. May have supervisory duties. Reports to the Unit Supervisor Crew Leader or other first line supervisor.
Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Operations and Safety
- Completes tasks as instructed;
- Completes work according to maintenance standards;
- Follows safety regulations and procedures;
- Independently solves simple problems and actively seeks guidance when appropriate;
- Operates basic equipment engaged in routine maintenance & construction projects;
- Fields citizen concerns and refers them to the proper authority when appropriate; Represents the department
- Maintains a productive working relationship with peers and supervisor;
- Works cooperatively and contributes with other crew members toward completing assigned tasks;
- Works cooperatively and contributes with volunteers toward completing assigned tasks;
- May participate in tracking inventory of equipment and operating supplies;
- May provide input in equipment and annual operating supply needs;
- Reports to supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed;
- Uses equipment and consumes operating supplies diligently;
- Actively participates in performance evaluation system;
- Positions at this level may be required to participate in training and/or may conduct training for other staff;
- SelfSupervision:stays on task when left unsupervised;
- Positions at this level may supervise voluntary and/or seasonal staff;
- Follows procedures for time and attendance reporting;
- Identifies operational deficiencies and suggests revisions;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Requirements:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. If no diploma or GED is obtained must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.
- At least six months of experience in a related field.
- Possession of a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be eligible to operate a City vehicle.To view our driving eligibility requirements visit Flagger certification within 6 months of hire;
- May require a Class B Commercial Drivers License within six months of employment;
- May require the ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator certification;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions;
- Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods;
- Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather;
- General knowledge of the maintenance repair and manual tasks of the area assigned;
- General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work;
- General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work;
- Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor:
HEAVY WORK: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
This position may be required to work weekends nights holidays standyby/oncall emergency oncall and/or weatherrelated emergency oncall.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for preemployment reasonable suspicion postaccident and random testing.
The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures extreme brightness chemicals/hazardous waste bloodborne pathogens electrical hazards extreme darkness fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration ladder/step stool traffic/roadways driving light equipment driving heavy equipment driving a City vehicle moving mechanical parts and/or confined space(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
