Groundskeeper (Litter Team)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided pension

Life insurance

Medical and dental

457 deferred compensation

Disability insurance

Parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk, through its Parks and Recreation Department, seeks Groundskeepers to perform litter and grounds maintenance across city parks and forestry crews. The role requires operation of maintenance equipment and ability to work alone or with others.

Required is a valid driver's license and, within twelve months, registration as a Pesticide Technician (Category 60). Benefits include holidays, retirement, and comprehensive insurance per city policies.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands written instructions.
• Ability to understand simple processes and operation of machines.

Responsibilities

• Litter and grounds cleanup across the parks.
• Operate a variety of maintenance vehicles.
• Assist with bed maintenance and related tasks.

Skills

Able to work alone

Team collaboration

Education

Less than high school equivalency

Tools

Blowers

Chain saws

Hand pruners

Shovels

Rakes

Brooms

Job description

Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking Groundskeepers for our Parks and Forestry crews. This position is to perform all aspects of bed maintenance. This position is to perform all aspects of litter and grounds cleanup. Skills using tools typically found in grounds maintenance operations are desired. These include, blowers, chain saws, hand pruners, shovels, rakes, brooms, etc. and operating a variety of vehicles. Able to work alone or in a group. Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Essential Functions

This position is to perform all aspects of litter and grounds cleanup. Skills using tools typically found in grounds maintenance operations are desired. These include, blowers, chain saws, hand pruners, shovels, rakes, brooms, etc. and operating a variety of vehicles. Able to work alone or in a group.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

Required

• One (1) month of experience in greenhouse or landscaping or in a related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Registered Pesticide Technician (Category 60) required within twelve months of employment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 40 hours per week
• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.