GROUNDSKEEPER - Facilities Management

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain County grounds and work outdoors independently with the community.

The role includes routine landscaping, flag duties, equipment transport, lawn and bed maintenance, weed control, pest identification, and logging inspections. A high school diploma/GED, 2–4 years of landscaping experience, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of landscaping experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Post-offer physical required; CFA certification within 12 months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Open/close County facilities and hoist/dismiss flags daily.
• Load/unload custodial supplies, transport equipment to sites.
• Landscaping of lawns and mulch beds; topsoil replacement and fertilizing.
• Weed control and pest/ turf damage identification; treat as needed.
• Prepare and maintain inspection and equipment logs; track inventory.
• Order supplies and perform custodial tasks as requested (move furniture, replace bulbs).
• Perform snow removal as needed, including non-scheduled days, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Lawn care

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Salary: $33,579-$47,011

The Facilities Management Department is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a full-time Groundskeeper for Gloucester County. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors independently and engage with the community.

The Groundskeeper performs a variety of routine and seasonal landscaping tasks to develop and maintain County grounds. Work involves using a variety of procedures, power and hand equipment, and supplies to maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds and other green areas in a presentable manner. Employee must exercise independent judgment in completion of tasks and the position reports to the Grounds Technician.

• Ensures County buildings are opened and all flags are hoisted and taken down daily.
• Loads and unloads custodial supplies and equipment on trucks, transports equipment and supplies to other facilities.
• Landscapes new areas of lawn and mulch beds to include replacing topsoil, grading, seeding, and fertilizing.
• Recognizes need and uses proper methods to eradicate weeds and grass as appropriate from County grounds.
• Identifies pest infestation, plant and turf damage; determine causes and treat accordingly.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of logs and reports such as inspection reports, equipment reports, etc.
• Orders supplies and tracks inventory.
• Performs custodial duties as requested, including moving office furniture, replacing light bulbs, etc.
• Performs snow removal as needed. This may include periods during and after snow events including nonscheduled workdays to include weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Possession of a high school diploma/GED.

Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of experience in landscaping work.

Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.

Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.

May be required to obtain Certified Fertilizer Applicator (CFA) certification from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 12 months of employment.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

OUR Community: Gloucester County