GROUNDS MAINT TECH I

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

VRS retirement

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Lynchburg is seeking a Grounds and Park Maintenance worker to perform routine and skilled tasks using a variety of tools and mowing equipment. The role is full-time with competitive benefits including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

You will operate tractors and handheld equipment, assist in snow removal, plant landscapes, manage waste, and complete work orders while adhering to safety policies and city guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of valid drivers license with City criteria.
• Ability to obtain CDL (Class B) within 45 days and Class A within 1 year.
• Ability to obtain chemical applications certificate and traffic control certificate.
• Background checks must be completed and approved.
• NIMS training IS-100/IS-700 within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors (60-160 hp) and mowing/bush hog equipment.
• Use handheld tools like trimmers and chainsaws.
• Perform landscape maintenance: pruning, mulching, planting.
• Handle loads with backhoe/skid steer; assist in material movement.
• Support in snow removal and traffic control as needed.
• Complete work orders and logs; follow safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid drivers license

CDL within 45 days

CDL within 90 days

CDL Class A within 1 year

Chemical applications certificate

Work Zone Traffic Control certificate

IS-100/IS-700 NIMS training

Job description

Description

Performs responsible, routine, skilled and semiskilled work in grounds and park maintenance involving the use of common tools and operation of mowing equipment. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and 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

• 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.

Parks Work Group Duties

• 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

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures