Groundskeeper - Administration - General Services - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Groundskeeper for an early day shift position in Charleston. The role involves maintaining grounds, trimming trees, and performing minor repairs. Applicants must have experience in groundskeeping and a valid driver's license. This part-time position may require weekend and holiday work.

Qualifications

• Six months of groundskeeping experience required.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Ability to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance, including trimming trees and cutting grass.
• Make improvements to walks, lanes, and benches.
• Perform preventive maintenance in the grounds area.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Trimming trees

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Eighth grade education

Job description

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Nature of Work

Early Day Shift Position. Under general supervision, duties include grounds maintenance, trimming trees, cutting grass, and cultivating plants and shrubs. Makes improvements to walks, lanes, sheds, and benches including painting and minor repairs. Performs preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds area. Requires frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, or from lift-truck. Performs other related work as required. A valid driver’s license is required. Some weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) and holiday work is required. This position is an essential position and may require emergency call-outs. Pesticide applicator license preferred but not required. As a condition of employment an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and/or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum 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.

• Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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