Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking a Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker to maintain the grounds at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery. This role supports veterans and their families by keeping outdoor spaces safe and presentable, in all weather conditions.

The position involves daily outdoor work, adherence to safety procedures, and occasional weekend shifts to cover site needs. The recruitment is open to the general public.

Qualifications

• The ability to work hard and follow instructions.
• The ability to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in the rain, sleet, snow, extreme heat and extreme cold.
• With the assistance of one other caretaker to lift a 220 pound headstone.
• Must be dependable.

Responsibilities

• Serve Virginia's veterans and their family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice.
• Will be required to work some weekends.

Job description

Title: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: 22.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Virginia Veterans Cemetery

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serve Virginia's veterans and their family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice.

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to work hard and follow instructions. The ability to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in the rain, sleet, snow, extreme heat and extreme cold. With the assistance of one other caretaker to lift a 220 pound headstone. Must be dependable.

Additional Considerations

Will be required to work some weekends.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.