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Groundskeeper - Administration - General Services - Kanawha Co.

wvaahq, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329

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Job Overview Early Day Shift Position. This role involves grounds maintenance, trimming trees, cutting grass, cultivating plants and shrubs. Responsibilities include improving walks, lanes, sheds and benches through painting and minor repairs, performing preventive maintenance of the grounds area, and working from ladders, scaffolding, or lift‑truck as required. The position may include weekend, holiday, or emergency call‑outs. A valid driver’s license is required. Physical demands include frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. A pesticide applicator license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Grounds maintenance, trimming trees, cutting grass, cultivating plants and shrubs

Improve walks, lanes, sheds and benches (painting, minor repairs)

Perform preventive maintenance of the grounds area

Work from ladders, scaffolding, or lift‑truck as required

Perform other related work as directed by supervision

Qualifications

Minimum six months of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in groundskeeping work

Must pass a written test at the eighth grade level

Valid driver’s license (required); possession of a valid driver’s license may be required

Pesticide applicator license preferred but not required

Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Availability for early day shifts, including weekend or holiday work and emergency call‑outs

Application Requirements Verify post‑high‑school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training, or licensure related to this position by the closing date of the posting if not previously verified.

If claiming Veterans preference, submit the "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Protect your personal information: if your transcript, training/licensure or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, redact that information before submission.

Attach required documents to the online application before submitting. Otherwise, email them to applicantservices@wv.gov. An inquiry into job‑related information will be completed; failure to cooperate may result in denial of employment.

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