Town Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Town of Herndon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Herndon is seeking a semi-skilled, manual laborer to perform construction, repair and maintenance tasks, including grounds care, irrigation repairs and operation of grounds equipment. The role supports other divisions as needed and may involve emergencies.

Duties include mowing, planting, tree and shrub work, setting up work zones, flagging traffic, snow/ice removal and assisting at special events. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within six months.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains town grounds using riding and manual lawn mowers, leaf blowers and related equipment.
• Assists in tree removal, collects debris and roadside trash, and maintains town sports fields.
• Performs routine maintenance on town trucks and equipment and transports them to sites.
• Sets up work zones and flags traffic during road and rights-of-way maintenance.
• Goes to town special events, sets up/breaks down as required.
• Performs snow and ice removal for the town as needed.
• Supports other operations/divisions as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Town of Herndon is seeking a semi-skilled, manual laborer to perform construction, repair and maintenance tasks, including grounds care, irrigation repairs and operation of grounds equipment. The role supports other divisions as needed and may involve emergencies.

Duties include mowing, planting, tree and shrub work, setting up work zones, flagging traffic, snow/ice removal and assisting at special events. Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and possess a valid driver’s license.