Groundskeeper

State of West Virginia; Summers (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipestem Resort State Park is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to oversee the care and appearance of the park grounds. Under supervision, you will perform mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, snow removal and pest control to keep the grounds welcoming for visitors.

Responsibilities include minor repairs, painting handrails, parking lot striping, and operating lawn care equipment. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Training: Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.
• Experience: Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work.
• Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Care, appearance, and maintenance of the grounds at Pipestem Resort State Park.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks: mowing, trimming, planting grass/flowers/shrubs, weeding, snow removal, pest control.
• Minor repairs to outdoor furniture, painting handrails, and parking lot striping.
• Operate mowers, yard tools, saws, blowers, weed eaters, tractors and heavy equipment after training.

Education

Eighth grade written test

Tools

Mowers

Yard tools

Saws

Blowers

Weed eaters

Tractors

Heavy equipment

Job description

Summary

Posting number: NR26-77 PSA

Department: Commerce - Natural Resources

Job classification: Groundskeeper

Posting type: PSA CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, Grounds & Landscaping

Classified-Exempt Position

Parks and Recreation/Pipestem Resort State Park Under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance supervisor, this position provides overall care, appearance, and maintenance of the grounds at Pipestem Resort State Park.

The position will conduct routine grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing lawns, trimming trees, planting grass, flowers and shrubs, weeding, snow removal, controlling insects, vermin, and other potential sources of grounds damage. Additional duties include minor repairs to outdoor furniture, painting handrails, and parking lot striping. The role requires using mowers, yard tools, saws, blowers, and weed eaters, as well as operating tractors and heavy equipment once properly trained. Performs all related and non-related work as required by supervisor. Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

Training: Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.

Experience: Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

Supplemental information

PG: 3 $25,912 - $43,516

Market Rate: $38,960