GROUNDS MAINT TECH I

City of Lynchburg, VA; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg, VA is hiring for a full-time Grounds Maintenance position. The role involves operating tractors and assorted landscape machinery, performing routine maintenance, and supporting snow removal and planting duties within city parks and rights-of-way.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within the specified timeframe. A clean driving record and required certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per City criteria.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required or ability to obtain within stated timeframe.
• Chemical applications certification and NIMS training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate 60 - 160 horsepower tractors and various landscape equipment.
• Perform landscape maintenance such as pruning, mulching, and planting.
• Conduct snow removal operations as assigned.
• Load and unload materials using backhoe and skid steer.
• Assist in work zone traffic control and flagging as needed.
• Complete work orders and logs; interpret blueprints/maps.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Acceptable driving record

Chemical applications certificate

Work Zone Traffic Control certificate

NIMS IS100 training

NIMS IS700 training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - ability to obtain

Job description

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

• VRS retirement
• paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost)

An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates 60 - 160 horsepower tractors; i.e. boom mower tractor, tractor with flail and sickle bar attachments, tractor with bush hog;
• Operates hand held motorized equipment such as string trimmers & chain saws;
• Operates knuckle boom truck and familiar with bucket trucks;
• Operates large motorized equipment such as brush chippers, stump grinders, tractors, etc.;
• Works in snow removal operations as assigned;
• Prunes and installs landscape plants and trees;
• Performs landscape maintenance such as weeding, pruning, mulching, etc.;
• Uses hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes, bush axes and other ground maintenance tools;
• Applies fertilizers;
• Loads & unloads material such as gravel, dirt, mulch, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials using backhoe and skid steer loader;
• Assists in work zone traffic control setup;
• Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger;
• Performs litter collection;
• Performs leaf collection activities operating a variety of equipment;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs;
• Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Follows all safety precautions;
• Participates in training;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others;
• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs others duties as necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE PARKS WORK GROUP

• Hazard identification and mitigation in public playgrounds
• Service to public restrooms

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

Grounds Maintenance Experience Preferred

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria;
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License in 45 days or employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with a year;
• Ability to obtain chemical applications certificate;
• Ability to obtain Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control certificate;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved;
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.