Groundskeeper - Administration - General Services - Kanawha Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in West Virginia is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker for the early day shift. The role involves various maintenance tasks including trimming, cutting grass, and performing repairs. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and may need to work weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must pass a written test at the eighth grade level.
• Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work.

Responsibilities

• Duties include grounds maintenance, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Grounds Maintenance Worker (Early Day Shift)

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 is preferred but not required.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or transfer.

Application Process

Click the APPLY link to apply online. Ensure your resume or application is detailed and complete, and that all parts are filled out or a resume is uploaded.

Applicants must verify post-high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, and any relevant training or licensure by the application deadline. Veterans preference claims require submission of the 'MEMBER 4' form and/or VA Letter. Please redact Social Security Numbers and birthdates from documents before submission.

Attach documents to the online application, or email to: [e-mail], or mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Qualifications

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

Note: Your complete work history is needed to qualify. Please be as detailed as possible and list all employment history.