Grounds Assistant
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Job Location:
Chesterfield, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 18
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Grounds Assistant
State Role Title:Trades Technician I
Hiring Range: $17.31 - $18.73
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location:Bon Air JCC
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.
DJJ is seeking a Grounds Assistant. The role is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding buildings. Performs general grounds landscaping duties both inside and outside of a secure juvenile correctional complex. Coordinate activities to assure grounds and related areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition for residents staff and the public.
Valid drivers license required.
This is an hourly/wage position and is limited to 1500 hours to average 29 hours per week in a 12-month period. This position does not include the state benefit package.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures methods equipment tools supplies and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to receive assess prioritize and coordinate response to grounds maintenance work orders to meet schedules and timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to read write understand and communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability in operation and maintenance of vehicles tractor hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance.
- Knowledge of related safety and health practices.
- Ability to meet physical demands to include lifting heavy objects as required.
Additional Considerations
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams Talent Acquisition Consultant
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.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
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