City of Hopewell
Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Grounds)
City of Hopewell, Hopewell, Virginia, United States, 23860
Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the installation and maintenance of grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Responsibilities
Operates non-CDL dump trucks, chainsaw, weed eater, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public grounds facilities.
Clears sidewalks of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush.
Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment.
Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer; designs new landscape installations and annual bedding plant rotations; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds.
Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of cemetery; marks and sells plots.
Oversees the operation and maintenance of greenhouse; waters greenhouse plants.
Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.
Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.
Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports.
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Require possession of or ability to obtain Registered Technician within 90 days of hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator within eighteen 18 months.
Registered Technicians must obtain their Commercial Pesticide Applicator within 90 days of hire.
Master Gardener certification preferred.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
General knowledge of plant identification, maintenance schedules, chemical applications and grounds maintenance equipment and knowledge of greenhouse growing techniques, landscape design.
Skills
Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
Effective communication skills
Abilities
Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Work Environment
Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.
Essential Physical Activities
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.
Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs
DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Responsibilities
Operates non-CDL dump trucks, chainsaw, weed eater, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public grounds facilities.
Clears sidewalks of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush.
Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment.
Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer; designs new landscape installations and annual bedding plant rotations; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds.
Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of cemetery; marks and sells plots.
Oversees the operation and maintenance of greenhouse; waters greenhouse plants.
Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves.
Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities.
Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports.
May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Require possession of or ability to obtain Registered Technician within 90 days of hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator within eighteen 18 months.
Registered Technicians must obtain their Commercial Pesticide Applicator within 90 days of hire.
Master Gardener certification preferred.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
General knowledge of plant identification, maintenance schedules, chemical applications and grounds maintenance equipment and knowledge of greenhouse growing techniques, landscape design.
Skills
Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
Effective communication skills
Abilities
Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Work Environment
Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.
Essential Physical Activities
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.
Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs
DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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