Construction/Maintenance Worker II (Grounds Maintenance)

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

York County is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker responsible for performing manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of County grounds and facilities. This essential role involves operating machinery, maintaining athletic fields, and adhering to safety protocols under various weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in landscape maintenance work.
• Possession of valid driver's license with good record.
• Ability to obtain pesticide application certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields by cutting grass and lining fields.
• Operate light machinery and use hand tools.
• Serve as a lead worker for new hires and seasonal employees.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Heavy lifting

Operating machinery

Pruning

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certification as a State Category 60 Registered Technician

Tools

Lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Job description

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in theconstruction and maintenance of County grounds and facilities. Maintains athletic fields by cutting grass, dragging fields, and lining fields. Serves as a lead worker when needed for new hires and seasonal employees. Operates light machinery and uses hand tools to prune trees, mow lawns, remove snow, etc.High school graduate or equivalent and 1-2 years experience in landscape maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory.

Certification as a State Category 60 Registered Technician for pesticide application required, or must have the ability to obtain suchcertification with 6 months of employment.

Safety shoes required.

Requires an acceptable criminal background check.Work is performed outdoors and along County roadways and beautification corridors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work.

This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor.Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, chippers, edgers, chainsaws, hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning equipment, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Much of the work involves heavy lifting and carrying of materials, bending, stooping, standing, and walking while doing the groundskeeping and construction activities.

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