Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper within the City’s Parks Division performs responsible, routine work in the maintenance and cleaning of grounds in city parks, recreational facilities, schools, right‑of‑way, and/or the Downtown Mall. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Groundskeeper Supervisor.

Hiring amount for this position is between $19.12 to $23.50 an hour ($39,769.60 - $48,880.00 annually). Starting pay is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer‑paid life insurance, City retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

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• City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and certain provisions must be met. For questions regarding the Portability Agreement, contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434‑970‑3462.

This job opportunity is advertised with a continuous closing date. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis, and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. The job may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains parks, schools, downtown mall, right‑of‑way, and/or recreational facilities through activities such as:
• Mowing and weeding grass, planting and mulching, and planting trees.
• Dragging and lining ball fields, preparing fields after the season by adding dirt and cutting sod, and removing grass off field.
• Fertilizing and reseeding turf.
• Pruning and trimming trees and shrubs, limb removal, and felling trees as needed.
• Finding and digging urn graves, and marking areas for full graves and headstones.
• Managing fallen leaves; clearing and removing snow and ice from walkways.
• Cleaning up trash and debris.
• Operates city vehicle in the performance of duties; operates and maintains basic equipment engaged in routine maintenance and construction projects.
• Completes all work according to maintenance standards and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of assigned equipment, reporting issues and needs to supervisor.
• Follows safety regulations and standard procedures, adhering to checklists and following detailed instructions for task completion.
• Solves simple problems and actively seeks guidance when appropriate.
• May be required to work weekends, nights, holidays or be called back to work in weather or non‑weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

• High School diploma or GED AND some related experience in groundskeeping, turf maintenance, landscaping, or related area.
• OR at least 2 years of related experience in groundskeeping, turf maintenance, landscaping, or related area.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Obtain VDOT Flagger Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain Registered Technician Pesticide License within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Required to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Job Knowledge

• General knowledge of the maintenance, grounds, and manual tasks of the area assigned.
• General knowledge of the use of common hand tools and specialized power…