Groundskeeper

Job Overview

Salary. $16.03 per hour / $33,342.40 annually.

• Individual will perform landscape and grounds maintenance services for parks, building sites, roadways, school sites, athletic fields resort area, and the Municipal Center
• Operate a variety of lawn mowers (including commercial type) and other motorized equipment
• Operate handheld power tools such as weed‑eaters, edging and trimming equipment
• Use common gardening and hand tools
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris
• Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay, and sand for project assignments
• Regularly lift/carry 50 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50+ lbs
• Work independently and/or as part of a team
• Assist in installing, mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, turf, and walkways
• Prune, fertilize, spray herbicides, apply pesticides, etc.
• Plant Installation
• Plant & tree pruning
• Athletic field maintenance

Work is performed outside in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

There is a $2,100 sign‑on bonus for newly hired employees. The bonus is divided into three increments:

• First $550 bonus after the first 3 months of employment
• Second $550 bonus upon the 6‑month evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”
• Third $1,000 bonus upon the 1‑year evaluation with an overall performance of “Meets Expectations”

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. This is a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug‑test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including termination.

Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical. May require a Commercial driver’s license and/or pesticide certification.

Applicants will be reviewed and interviews will occur on an on‑going basis until the closing of this requisition. If a qualified candidate is found prior to the closing date, this requisition will be closed. Selected candidates must have a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license (a learner’s permit is not a valid driver’s license), pass a pre‑employment physical and have a satisfactory background check.

Selected candidates must furnish and wear steel‑toed safety boots. Work schedules may be adjusted seasonally.