Groundskeeper I na Goochland County, VA

About the Department

Position Duties

• Performs turf maintenance and general landscaping services for County and public spaces by using riding and push lawn mowers and weed-eaters.
• Performs leaf and snow removal as necessary using rakes, shovels, leaf and snow blowers.
• Provides special event and programmatic support for the Department.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Provides support maintenance work for all County facilities.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to correctly apply professional/specialized expertise.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance. 
• Knowledge of grounds management, building maintenance, and mechanical and general trades. 
• Skill in utilizing grounds maintenance equipment. 
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.  
• Skill in managing information. 
• Skill in the properly use tools, equipment, and technology. 
• Skill in the use of common hand tools and equipment. 
• Skill in effectively allocating resources. 
• Skill in proactively identifying and resolving issues, consistently make sound decisions, and correctly execute policy processes and procedures.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to strictly adhere to/enforce safety polices. 
• Ability to consistently produce quality results. 
• Ability proactively plan and organize. 
• Ability to consistently provide exceptional customer service. 
• Ability to perform physical labor in extreme temperatures and conditions. 
• Ability to operate lawn and building maintenance equipment.

Other Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and 
• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
• CDL and registration as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator is preferred.

Work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, handling, and grasping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work is primarily performed outdoors where exposure to various weather conditions, dust, dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/hostile citizens may be encountered during performance of regular duties.