Groundskeeper (CD)

Hanover County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover County Government is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain county grounds as part of the Career Development Program. The role includes safety checks, lawn care, and equipment upkeep to ensure safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for residents and events.

The Groundskeeper Ladder has three levels, and incumbents report to the Groundskeeper Supervisor. Weekend work is required during athletic bookings and special events; supervision may be provided at lead level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with experience using small tools.
• Knowledge of general landscaping and standard safety practices preferred.
• Experience or education in landscaping/horticulture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks of county grounds and recreation facilities.
• Provides grounds maintenance such as mowing, edging, weed eating, seeding, and litter control.
• Prepares facilities, grounds and equipment for recreational use and events; drags, marks and lines athletic fields.
• Sets up and cleans up for events; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Works weekends during athletic booking season and assists with election-related tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Safety practices

Small engine repair

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Landscaping / horticulture studies

Tools

Mowing equipment

Gas powered hand tools

Job description

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

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