Municipal Landscape & ROW Maintenance Specialist I

Town of Blacksburg, VA; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking a Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Specialist I to perform skilled labor for municipal landscape installation and maintenance projects. The role includes snow removal during inclement weather and duties across seasonal shifts.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a VDACS-registered technician within six months; prior municipal or commercial landscaping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; prior municipal/ commercial landscaping preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, VDACS-registered technician within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain landscape installations (trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, groundcovers, and annuals).
• Perform landscape and property maintenance—planting, weeding, pruning, watering, mulching.
• Operate dump truck and snow removal equipment.
• Maintain right-of-way, pruning for sight restrictions and clearances.

Skills

Landscape installation

Property maintenance

Right of way

Snow removal

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Municipal landscaping experience

VDACS-registered technician in 6 months

Tools

Dump truck

Chainsaw

Water truck

Pole saw

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg is seeking a Landscaping and Ground Maintenance Specialist I to perform skilled labor for municipal landscape installation and maintenance projects. The role includes snow removal during inclement weather and duties across seasonal shifts.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a VDACS-registered technician within six months; prior municipal or commercial landscaping experience is preferred.