Grounds Worker
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Job Description
Title: Grounds Worker
State Role Title: Grounds Worker
Hiring Range: $16.00 $17.51
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location:Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
This position will work day shift up to 29 hours a week. Maintain appearance of driveway and DMVCC property. Assist in removal of snow and ice from walks driveways and entrances by shoveling salting use of chemicals snow blower and plow. Inspect lawn flowers shrubs and tress for evidence of insects fungi and other pests and take appropriate measures for effective control. Plant seeds and bulbs tree seeding and shrubbery. Weed and thin flowerbeds. Prune trees and trim hedges to advance growth or to improve their appearance. Dig up and store bulbs and roots or mulch beds for protection and appearance. Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns shrubbery and flowerbeds. Use of all lawn equipment. Pesticide application and maintain current and accurate pesticide application record and logs. Record routine building checks. Maintain tools equipment and work areas in clean safe and orderly condition. Make repairs to equipment such as beds wheelchairs sprinklers lawn mowersetc. Refer major problems to department Director. Drywall patch/repair and room painting. Make routine installations including but not limited to : bulletin boards light bulbs electric cord ends faucet valve seals and window shades. Clean service lubricate and repair minor malfunctions in: air filters plumping traps (unplug drains) ice making machines water fountains roof drains and spouts and outside areas. Clean airhandling rooms and other shop areas. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Maintenance departments mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Essential Personnel. May be required to assist agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping.
Additional Considerations
None.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and preemployment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.
Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.
For consideration for this position candidates MUST apply online at . Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge skills and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail email or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable from DARS.
Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson
Phone: (540)Ext. 4903
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Hourly
