Construction/Maintenance Worker II (Grounds Maintenance) Job at York County in Y

Overview

Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the construction and maintenance of County grounds and facilities. Maintains athletic fields by cutting grass, dragging fields, and lining fields. Serves as a lead worker when needed for new hires and seasonal employees. Operates light machinery and uses hand tools to prune trees, mow lawns, remove snow, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields and grounds; perform tasks such as mowing, dragging, and field lining.
• Serve as lead worker when needed for new hires and seasonal employees.
• Operate light machinery and use hand tools for pruning trees, lawn maintenance, and snow removal.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and 1-2 years experience in landscape maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory.
• Certification as a State Category 60 Registered Technician for pesticide application required, or must have the ability to obtain such certification within 6 months of employment.
• Safety shoes required.
• Requires an acceptable criminal background check.
• Work is performed outdoors and along County roadways and beautification corridors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, weed eaters, chippers, edgers, chainsaws, hand tools, shovels, hoes, rakes, pruning equipment). Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Much of the work involves heavy lifting and carrying of materials, bending, stooping, standing, and walking during groundskeeping and construction activities.

Additional Information

• This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires reporting to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor.
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