Seasonal Public Spaces Groundskeeper

Town of Blacksburg, VA; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg, VA seeks a Landscape Assistant to perform manual labor maintaining public areas, medians, and rights-of-way. You will mow, plant, and care for beds, trees, and shrubs, and prepare ball fields for play.

Duties include setting up for events, cleaning sites afterward, and assisting with snow removal. A valid driver's license is required, and teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate experience in landscaping or groundskeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and beds.
• Set up tents, tables and chairs for events and restore areas afterward.
• Maintain park facilities: empty trash, bathrooms, minor plumbing, and painting shelters.
• Maintain playground equipment and spread mulch; install equipment as needed.
• Assist with snow removal, events, grave openings, and seasonal cleanup.

Skills

Grounds maintenance tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Public interaction

Reading street signs

Landscaping equipment operation

Manual labor endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Landscaping equipment

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg, VA seeks a Landscape Assistant to perform manual labor maintaining public areas, medians, and rights-of-way. You will mow, plant, and care for beds, trees, and shrubs, and prepare ball fields for play.

Duties include setting up for events, cleaning sites afterward, and assisting with snow removal. A valid driver's license is required, and teamwork and safety awareness are essential.