Charlottesville City
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.
Benefits
Benefits summary , please click the benefits tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
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.
Note 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.
Responsibilities
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 ballfields, 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.
Other Duties
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education and Experience
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.
Certifications / Licenses / Other Requirements
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics 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 tools required in the work.
General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
Reading
Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi‑syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, work orders, construction plans, drawings, signs, and notices.
Writing
Basic: ability to write and provide simple letters, information, documentation, and/or record on maintenance needs, repairs, and/or series of numbers and addresses.
Math
Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Communication Skills
Routine: regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information, explaining issues and concerns, listening to others, and identifying maintenance and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and others.
Independence and Decision‑Making
Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.
Technical Skills
Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities to provide preventive and routine maintenance, construction, and repair. May need entry‑level skill in Word, Excel and/or departmental software.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory duties. May occasionally guide volunteers or seasonal employees.
Other Characteristics
Working closely with others as part of a team.
Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
Subject to weather and non‑weather emergency response, call‑backs, and standby call with minimum response time requirements.
May require a non‑traditional schedule.
May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and/or additional hours outside normal schedule.
Physical Demands
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to perform manual labor including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, feeling, standing for sustained periods of time, and moving about parks and construction sites.
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware
Typically requires the use of manual and mechanical equipment related to maintenance, grounds, and repair; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
Work Environment
Work is performed outside where there may be exposure to vibrations, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood‑borne pathogens, electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, confined spaces, uneven terrain, fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
The noise level is usually loud to intense.
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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.
Benefits
Benefits summary , please click the benefits tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
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.
Note 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.
Responsibilities
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 ballfields, 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.
Other Duties
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education and Experience
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.
Certifications / Licenses / Other Requirements
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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics 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 tools required in the work.
General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
Reading
Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi‑syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, work orders, construction plans, drawings, signs, and notices.
Writing
Basic: ability to write and provide simple letters, information, documentation, and/or record on maintenance needs, repairs, and/or series of numbers and addresses.
Math
Intermediate: ability to deal with number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
Communication Skills
Routine: regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information, explaining issues and concerns, listening to others, and identifying maintenance and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and others.
Independence and Decision‑Making
Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.
Technical Skills
Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities to provide preventive and routine maintenance, construction, and repair. May need entry‑level skill in Word, Excel and/or departmental software.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory duties. May occasionally guide volunteers or seasonal employees.
Other Characteristics
Working closely with others as part of a team.
Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
Subject to weather and non‑weather emergency response, call‑backs, and standby call with minimum response time requirements.
May require a non‑traditional schedule.
May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and/or additional hours outside normal schedule.
Physical Demands
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to perform manual labor including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, handling, grasping, feeling, standing for sustained periods of time, and moving about parks and construction sites.
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware
Typically requires the use of manual and mechanical equipment related to maintenance, grounds, and repair; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
Work Environment
Work is performed outside where there may be exposure to vibrations, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood‑borne pathogens, electrical hazards, inadequate lighting, confined spaces, uneven terrain, fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel‑toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
The noise level is usually loud to intense.
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