Groundskeeper

The 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.

The hiring amount for this position is between $19.51 to $23.97 an hour ($40,580.80 - $49,857.60) in accordance with the Labor & Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan:Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan:Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of “Continuous”. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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, by performing a variety of activities including but not limited to:
  • 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 grass removal off field
  • fertilizing and reseeding turf.
  • pruning and trimming trees and shrubs, limbs and felling trees as needed
  • finding and digging urn graves, and marking areas for full graves and head stones
  • managing fallen leaves; clearing and removing snow and ice off walkways
  • clears and removes snow from walkways, parks and other assigned areas
  • 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 equipment assigned, 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 to be called back to work in weather or non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary…