Job Description

Posting number: 03628

Department: Public Works

Division: Grounds Maintenance

Job classification: GROUNDS MAINT TECH I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

Performs responsible, routine, skilled and semiskilled work in grounds and park maintenance involving the use of common tools and operation of mowing equipment.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost). For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits, please click here.

An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Operates 60 - 160 horsepower tractors; i.e. boom mower tractor, tractor with flail and sickle bar attachments, tractor with bush hog;
• Operates hand held motorized equipment such as string trimmers & chain saws;
• Operates knuckle boom truck and familiar with bucket trucks;
• Operates large motorized equipment such as brush chippers, stump grinders, tractors, etc.;
• Works in snow removal operations as assigned;
• Prunes and installs landscape plants and trees;
• Performs landscape maintenance such as weeding, pruning, mulching, etc.;
• Uses hand tools such as rakes, shovels, hoes, bush axes and other ground maintenance tools;
• Applies fertilizers;
• Loads & unloads material such as gravel, dirt, mulch, chemicals, tools, equipment and other materials using backhoe and skid steer loader;
• Assists in work zone traffic control setup;
• Directs traffic at construction sites as a certified flagger;
• Performs litter collection;
• Performs leaf collection activities operating a variety of equipment;
• Completes necessary documentation such as work orders & logs;
• Uses blue prints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Follows all safety precautions;
• Participates in training;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others;
• Actively participates in team activities such as problem solving & planning;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs others duties as necessary.

In addition to the above, when assigned to the Parks work group:

• Hazard identification and mitigation in public playgrounds
• Service to public restrooms

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);

Grounds Maintenance Experience Preferred

Supplemental information

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record based on City criteria;
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License in 45 days or employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with a year;
• Ability to obtain chemical applications certificate;
• Ability to obtain Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control certificate;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved;
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.