Grounds & Landscape Supervisor - ER187

Title: Grounds & Landscape Supervisor - ER187

State Role Title:Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: 50000 - 65000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location:BFM-TRADES

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM) within the Division of Capital Square Services (DCSS) is looking to hire a skilled Grounds and Landscape Supervisor. BFM is a customer-focused organization that provides high quality cost effective and timely services for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. We operate and maintain approximately 6.45 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area including office buildings the State Capitol the Governors Mansion and monuments.

The Grounds & Landscape Supervisor will work in a multi-craft team environment overseeing a diverse group of skilled and unskilled laborers to maintain the grounds and landscapes of various state properties including office buildings the State Capitol the Governors Mansion and monuments.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of various plant materials and turf as well as extensive knowledge in the mechanical use of landscape equipment. The Grounds Supervisor will also be involved in snow and ice removal and cleanup ensuring that the grounds are safe and accessible during adverse weather conditions. This position is classified as essential meaning the supervisor must be available to work 24/7 in the event of weather emergencies.

Weve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing pre-tax spending accounts paid life insurance paid short- and long-term disability benefits paid holidays vacation and other leave benefits wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of various plant materials and turf.
Ability to plan assign and lead the work of a varied group of skilled and unskilled laborers.
Ability to communicate with a variety of people including tenants vendors contractors and employees.
Ability to perform manual labor; stand/walk for extended periods; routinely lift push or pull 20 pounds; and occasionally lift push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work 24/7 in the event of weather emergencies (position is classified essential).

Additional Considerations

Commercial Pesticide Applicators License.
Supervisory experience.
Experience with computer-based work order management systems or automated service work request systems.

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.

Online applications must be submitted via .

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted

. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after 5 business days. Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

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). Service-Connected 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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone:

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). Service-Connected 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.