Groundskeeper (CD)

Hanover County Government; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Government is seeking a Groundskeeper within the Parks and Recreation - Grounds department. The role involves routine grounds maintenance, safety inspections, and preparing fields and facilities for recreational use.

The position covers event setups, seasonal athletic field work, and light repairs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant landscaping knowledge; some experience with small tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience with small tools preferred.
• 17+ years old with landscaping studies or any equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Experience or training in general landscaping and safety practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks of County grounds and recreation facilities.
• Provide grounds maintenance such as mowing, litter control, weed eating, seeding and edging.
• Prepare facilities and equipment for recreational use (dragging, marking, lining fields).
• Set up and clean up for events; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in athletic field preparation and maintenance during peak seasons.
• May perform repairs and duties related to grounds maintenance, including tree work and fertilizing.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Safety practices

Small engine repair

Landscaping knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Landscaping/horticulture education (preferred)

Tools

Mowing equipment

Gas powered hand tools

Edging tools

Job description

Posting number: 202600186

Department: Parks and Recreation - Grounds

Job classification: GROUNDSKEEPER (CD)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

General Description:

This is a technical position that performs routine tasks to maintain and care for county grounds.

Organization:

The Groundskeeper position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Groundskeeper Ladder has three (3) levels -Groundskeeper I, Groundskeeper Senior and Groundskeeper Lead. Incumbents report to the Groundskeeper Supervisor and supervise no staff. Groundskeeper Lead level may provide workflow guidance to other staff.

Essential Functions (all employees):

• Performs safety checks of County grounds and recreation facilities.
• Provides grounds maintenance, such as cutting grass, litter control, weed eating, seeding, and edging.
• Prepares facilities, grounds and equipment for recreational use, such as dragging, marking and lining athletic fields.
• Sets up, takes down and cleans up for special events and other activities. Performs preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned

Athletics:

Occasionally works weekends during athletic booking season (Mid-March to Mid-November) . Conduct field preparation, monitoring and clean up for tournament and sporting groups. Assists in delivery and pickup of election machines for county primaries and elections. Assists the Athletic Crew Chief in maintaining the yearly athletic maintenance plan.

Additional Functions (18 years of age or older):

• Makes repairs as needed.
• Performs ground maintenance including tree removal and fertilizing

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

• Conditions – Must operate equipment safely to avoid injury

B. Environment

• Field – Tasks are performed normally outside, sometimes in adverse weather

C. Physical Effort

• Operation of commercial mowing and landscaping equipment, gas powered hand tools and heavy duty equipment as qualified
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of general landscaping, standard safety practices and small engine repair, preferred.

Education, Experience and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent required with experience working with small tools and proficiency on at least one piece of related equipment preferred – OR – minimum of 17 years of age with studies in landscaping or horticulture-related education program – OR- Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Pre-employment audiometric testing and hearing conservation and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
• Work beyond normal work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights
• Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

Revision Date: July 2022