Landscape Technician

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

York County is seeking a landscape maintenance lead worker to perform manual labor, semi-skilled, and technical tasks in landscape maintenance, ornamental horticulture, and construction and maintenance of county grounds and facilities. You will lead training for entry-level seasonal employees and operate a variety of hand and power tools.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 2–3 years of related experience, a Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record, and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with 2–3 years related experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with clean driving record.
• Virginia Certified Pesticide Applicator license (3a/3b) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Dependable and in good physical condition.
• Safety shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker providing training and direction to entry-level seasonal employees.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools for landscaping, construction, and custodial duties.

Skills

Lead training supervision

Manual labor endurance

Tool operation

Job description

Description

Performs manual labor, semi-skilled, and technical work in landscape maintenance, ornamental horticulture, and/or construction and maintenance of County grounds and facilities. Serves as a lead worker assisting in the training and direction of entry-level seasonal employees. Operates a variety of hand and power tools to perform landscaping, construction, and custodial duties.

Description

Performs manual labor, semi-skilled, and technical work in landscape maintenance, ornamental horticulture, and/or construction and maintenance of County grounds and facilities. Serves as a lead worker assisting in the training and direction of entry-level seasonal employees. Operates a variety of hand and power tools to perform landscaping, construction, and custodial duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and 2-3 years of related experience, or any combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory.
• Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Certified Pesticide Applicator (State Category 3a and 3b), or must have the ability to obtain such license within 6 months of employment.
• Must be dependable and in good physical condition.
• Safety shoes required.

Supplemental Information

Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work.

This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor.

DMV records and criminal background checks conducted prior to employment.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including lawn mower, weed eater, chipper, edger, blower, chainsaw, hand tools, shovel, hoe, rake, pruning equipment, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Much of the work involves heavy lifting and carrying of materials, bending, stooping, standing, and walking while doing the grounds keeping and construction activities.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question