Grounds Worker

DHRM; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services seeks a Grounds Worker to maintain the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr campus and perform a range of maintenance tasks. The role covers grounds care, plantings, pruning, basic repairs, and routine inspections, with snow/ice removal during winter and up to 29 hours per week on day shifts.

The position requires two years of general maintenance/grounds keeping experience. It is on-site at the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Center with salary in the $16.00–$20.00 hourly range.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance of driveway and DMVCC property.
• Assist in removal of snow and ice from walks, driveways and entrances by shoveling, salting, use of chemicals, snow blower and plow.
• Inspect lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests and take appropriate measures for effective control.
• Plant seeds and bulbs, tree seeding and shrubbery.
• Weed and thin flowerbeds. Prune trees and trim hedges to advance growth or to improve their appearance.
• Dig up and store bulbs and roots or mulch beds for protection and appearance.
• Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns, shrubbery and flowerbeds.
• Use of all lawn equipment. Pesticide application and maintain current and accurate pesticide application record and logs.
• Record routine building checks. Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Make repairs to equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, sprinklers, lawn mowers,etc.
• Refer major problems to department Director.
• Drywall patch/repair and room painting.
• Make routine installations including but not limited to: bulletin boards, light bulbs, electric cord ends, faucet valve seals and window shades.
• Clean, service, lubricate and repair minor malfunctions in: air filters, plumbing traps (unplug drains), ice making machines, water fountains, roof drains, and spouts, and outside areas.
• Clean air-handling rooms and other shop areas.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Maintenance department's mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
• Essential Personnel. May be required to assist agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Skills

General maintenance

Grounds keeping

Job description

Title: Grounds Worker

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $20.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will work day shift up to 29 hours a week. Maintain appearance of driveway and DMVCC property. Assist in removal of snow and ice from walks, driveways and entrances by shoveling, salting, use of chemicals, snow blower and plow. Inspect lawn, flowers, shrubs and tress for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests and take appropriate measures for effective control. Plant seeds and bulbs, tree seeding and shrubbery. Weed and thin flowerbeds. Prune trees and trim hedges to advance growth or to improve their appearance. Dig up and store bulbs and roots or mulch beds for protection and appearance. Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns, shrubbery and flowerbeds. Use of all lawn equipment. Pesticide application and maintain current and accurate pesticide application record and logs. Record routine building checks. Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe and orderly condition. Make repairs to equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, sprinklers, lawn mowers,etc. Refer major problems to department Director. Drywall patch/repair and room painting. Make routine installations including but not limited to : bulletin boards, light bulbs, electric cord ends, faucet valve seals and window shades. Clean, service, lubricate and repair minor malfunctions in: air filters, plumping traps (unplug drains), ice making machines, water fountains, roof drains, and spouts, and outside areas. Clean air-handling rooms and other shop areas. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Maintenance department's mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Essential Personnel. May be required to assist agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: [phone] Ext. 4903

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: