Seasonal Groundskeeper; Maintenance Worker

The Parks Seasonal Groundskeeper (Maintenance Worker) performs routine semi-skilled maintenance and cleaning of grounds in city parks, recreational facilities, schools, right‑of‑way, and/or the Downtown Mall involving the use of common tools and the operation of equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, power washers, hand‑operated tools, and other custodial equipment. The work is performed under general supervision of a Groundskeeper Supervisor.

The hiring amount for this position is $16.50 an hour. This is a non‑exempt, temporary (variable/limited‑hour) position and is not eligible for city benefits. Returning maintenance workers who were employed during the previous season are eligible for a rate of $17.00 per hour.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number have been received or once a candidate is identified. Interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during recruitment. The announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Responsible for facilities, grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions;
• Assists with construction and maintenance projects;
• Performs simple repair and completes maintenance assignments;
• May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;
• Assists senior workers in semi‑skilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations;
• Maintains appropriate records and/or data as required;
• May operate vehicles as required;
• Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)
• Some experience as a laborer in groundskeeping, turf maintenance, landscaping, repair and/or construction activities to which assigned.
• Some experience in the operation of mechanical and automotive equipment.

• May require valid VA driver's license by employment start date.

Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools; skill in the use of the equipment assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.

HEAVY WORK: Heavy work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for medium work.

This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays and/or in emergency on‑call situations. It is a safety‑sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random testing. The majority of time is spent outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures, bright light, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood‑borne pathogens, infectious bacteria, fuels and allergens; noise level is usually moderate.

The position also requires the regular use of or exposure to vibration, ladder/step stoo, traffic/roadways, driving light equipment and/or moving mechanical parts.