Groundskeeper I

Austin Community College; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,007,956 - 54,132,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A community college in Virginia Beach is hiring for a position that involves landscape and grounds maintenance services. Responsibilities include operating lawn mowers and power tools, maintaining parks and athletic fields, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. A $2,100 sign-on bonus is offered for newly hired employees, with pay at $16.03 per hour.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for various sites.
• Operate a variety of lawn mowers and motorized equipment.
• Use gardening hand tools and collect trash and debris.
• Assist in plant installation and maintenance.

Job description

Job Overview

Salary. $16.03 per hour / $33,342.40 annually.

Responsibilities

• Individual will perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for parks, building sites, roadways, school sites, athletic fields resort area, and the Municipal Center
• Operate a variety of lawn mowers (including commercial type) and other motorized equipment
• Operate handheld power tools such as weed‑eaters, edging and trimming equipment
• Use common gardening and hand tools
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris
• Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay, and sand for project assignments
• Regularly lift/carry 50 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50+ lbs
• Work independently and/or as part of a team
• Assist in installing, mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, turf, and walkways
• Prune, fertilize, spray herbicides, apply pesticides, etc.
• Plant Installation
• Plant & tree pruning
• Athletic field maintenance

Work Conditions

Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

Sign‑on Bonus

There is a $2,100 sign‑on bonus for newly hired employees. The bonus is divided into three increments:

• First $550 bonus after the first 3 months of employment
• Second $550 bonus upon the 6‑month evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”
• Third $1,000 bonus upon the 1‑year evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. This is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug‑test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including termination. Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical. May require a Commercial driver’s license and/or pesticide certification.

Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed and interviews will occur on an on‑going basis until the closing of this requisition. If a qualified candidate is found prior to the closing date, this requisition will be closed. Selected candidates must have a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license (a learner’s permit is not a valid driver’s license), pass a pre‑employment physical and have a satisfactory background check. Selected candidates must furnish and wear steel‑toed safety boots. Work schedules may be adjusted seasonally.