Groundskeeper

Dept of Veterans Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services is seeking a Groundskeeper at the Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Center to maintain grounds, assist with plant care, and support facility operations. The role emphasizes inspecting and maintaining outdoor spaces, equipment, and reminders of safety while contributing to overall facility upkeep.

Responsibilities include weed control, irrigation maintenance, and other duties within the Maintenance Department.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in lawn care and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to plan assigned work and gather materials, tools, and equipment for efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in light maintenance repairs (bulbs, filters, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance of the grounds and property.
• Inspect lawn, flowers, shrubs, and trees for pests or diseases and take preventive action.
• Weed and thin flowerbeds; connect sprinkler equipment and water landscapes.
• Maintain tools, equipment and keep work areas clean, safe and orderly.
• Perform other duties within the Maintenance Department as assigned.
• Work as essential personnel during emergencies and participate in the On-Call rotation.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lawn care experience

Independent work

Light maintenance repairs

Job description

Title: Groundskeeper

Hiring Range: Based On Experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center; named for two Medal of Honor recipients – Colonel Van Barfoot and Colonel Carl Sitter – provides the gold standard in quality care for Virginia’s Veterans. This single-level facility features 200 single-occupancy rooms across four nursing units.

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking a Groundskeeper to join the Maintenance Team. This role is responsible for the appearance of the grounds and property of the facility. Duties include: keeping the property free of leaves and debris, maintaining outside trash cans, and maintain all interior plants. This role will also be responsible for inspecting the lawn, flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and/or other pests, and taking appropriate measures for effective control and maintenance. Additional responsibilities include: weeding and thinning flowerbeds, connecting sprinkler equipment and watering lawns (to include shrubbery and flowerbeds), maintaining tools, equipment, and keeping work areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition. This role will perform other duties as assigned within the Maintenance Department's mission and to meet the overall needs of the facility.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic or facility need. This position participates in the rotating On Call schedule in the Maintenance Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in lawn care, and associated grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work independently, to plan assigned work, select and gather necessary materials, tools and equipment for maximum efficiency and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Experience in light maintenance repairs (light bulb, filter replacement etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a long term care facility or health facility.

Successful completion of a background criminal history check, FBI fingerprint-based background and pre-employment drug test are required. TB skin testing conducted upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.

SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation; requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Megane Watson

Phone: [phone]

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.