Groundskeeper

Title: Groundskeeper

State Role Title:Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $36000

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location:CSC General

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The groundskeeper position at JYF is responsible for providing the upkeep of the grounds at Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and the Phillip G. Emerson Central Support Complex to include but not limited to performing manual duties such as mowing trimming edging weeding leaf and snow removal. Using PPE and following industry best safety practices regulations and guidelines this position will ensure the safe and responsible use of related equipment including general maintenance and cleaning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to track and accomplish work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Efficient communication to include: written oral and active listening skills.
• Experience operating various types of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow and enforce established safety guidelines / procedures.
• Commitment to providing strong customer service to both staff and guests.
• Ability to work both independently and has part of a team.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs (With proper training)

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Certifications for horticulture grounds maintenance pesticides spray are not required but highly recommended.
• Knowledge of small engine repair and equipment maintenance is encouraged but not required.
• Commitment to furthering knowledge and education in the grounds maintenance filed through training.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Lee

Phone: Shelhorse

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.