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$ 39769 - 48880
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Job Description
General Summary
TheGroundskeeperwithin the Citys Parks Division performs responsible routine work in the maintenance and cleaning of grounds in city parks recreational facilities schools right-of-way and/or the Downtown Mall. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Groundskeeper Supervisor.
The hiring amount for this position is between$19.12 to $23.50 an hour ($39769.60 - $48880.00 Annually).Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity.This is a full-time non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid 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. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at .
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
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Maintains parks schools downtown mall right- of-way and/or recreational facilities by performing a variety of activities including but not limited to:
- mowing and weeding grass planting and mulching and planting trees
- dragging and lining ballfields preparing fields after the season by adding dirt and cutting sod and grass removal off field
- fertilizing and reseeding turf.
- pruning and trimming trees and shrubs limbs and felling trees as needed
- finding and digging urn graves and marking areas for full graves and head stones
- managing fallen leaves; clearing and removing snow and ice off walkways
- clears and removes snow from walkways parks and other assigned areas
- cleaning up trash and debris
- Operates city vehicle in the performance of duties; operates and maintains basic equipment engaged in routine maintenance and construction projects.
- Completes all work according to maintenance standards and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of equipment assigned reporting issues and needs to supervisor.
- Follows safety regulations and standard procedures adhering to checklists and following detailed instructions for task completion.
- Solves simple problems and actively seeks guidance when appropriate.
- May be required to work weekends nights holidays or to be called back to work in weather or non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
- Maintains parks schools downtown mall right- of-way and/or recreational facilities by performing a variety of activities including but not limited to:
Education Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- High School diploma or GED AND some related experience in groundskeeping turf maintenance landscaping or related area.
OR- At least 2 years of related experience in groundskeeping turf maintenance landscaping or related area.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
- Obtain VDOT Flagger Certification within 6 months of hire.
- Obtain Registered Technician Pesticide License within 12 months of hire.
- Must obtain and maintain a Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
- Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check physical and drug screen.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge- General knowledge of the maintenance grounds and manual tasks of the area assigned.
- General knowledge of the use of common hand tools and specialized power tools required in the work.
- General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
- Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
- Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions work orders construction plans drawings signs and notices.
- Basic: writing skill to write and provide simple letters information documentation and/or record on maintenance needs repairs and/or series of numbers and addresses.
- Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas practical application of fractions percentages ratios/proportions and measurement.
- Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information explain issues and concerns listen to others and to identify maintenance and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers supervisors and others.
- Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.
- Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities to provide preventive and routine maintenance construction and repair. May need entry level skill in Word Excel and/or departmental software.
- No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
- No supervisory duties. May occasionally guide volunteers or seasonal employees.
- Working closely with others as part of a team.
- Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
- Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response call backs and standby call with minimum response time requirements.
- May require a non-traditional schedule.
- May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and/or additional hours outside normal schedule.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to perform manual labor including climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling handling grasping feeling standing for sustained periods of time and moving about parks and construction sites.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Typically requires the use of manual and mechanical equipment related to maintenance grounds and repair; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
- Work is performed outside where there may be exposure to vibrations moving mechanical parts outdoor weather conditions chemicals/hazardous waste blood-borne pathogens electrical hazards inadequate lighting confined spaces uneven terrain fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
- The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat safety vest steel-toe shoes etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
- The noise level is usually loud to intense.
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 pregnancy-related 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 at or .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment 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 marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana 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 marijuana.
Employment Type
Full-Time
