What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Landscaping [Full Time] position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Groundskeeper - Landscaping [Full Time]
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division
PR&T HISTORIC DIVISION
Requisition Number
2024091
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
General work schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm;
Will include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Will include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Work Site Location
Chesaepake, VA [City wide recreational facilities]
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE02
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
$33,981 annual minimum salary
- May be higher based on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a motivated, outgoing individual that enjoys working outside and can provide exemplary customer service.
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a self-motivated individual who has a historical facility interest and likes to promote historical preservation and environmental awareness. This position is a member of the Departments Historical Services and Park Planning Landscaping Teams; the teams promote and improves the appearance and safety of the City’s outdoor areas including historical sites, parks, recreation and municipal facilities.
This position is primarily responsible for maintaining historical and municipal grounds, parks, facilities, structures, and fixtures which will include the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and the Chesapeake Arboretum.
Overall primary tasks include but are not limited to:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a self-motivated individual who has a historical facility interest and likes to promote historical preservation and environmental awareness. This position is a member of the Departments Historical Services and Park Planning Landscaping Teams; the teams promote and improves the appearance and safety of the City’s outdoor areas including historical sites, parks, recreation and municipal facilities.
This position is primarily responsible for maintaining historical and municipal grounds, parks, facilities, structures, and fixtures which will include the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and the Chesapeake Arboretum.
Overall primary tasks include but are not limited to:
- Provides exceptional internal and external customer service to a diverse population; responds to requests for services and inquires, as directed by supervisor that meets the expectations of the City’s Customer Service and CARES Initiative.
- Operates various lawn and garden equipment, tractor, City vehicles, common hand and power tools associated with grounds keeping, housekeeping, landscaping and building maintenance. Operate tractor with attachments, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, stoop move furniture in buildings and shelters.
- Maintains landscaping, grounds, sidewalks, fixtures, fences, playgrounds, shorelines, stormwater ponds, and parking lots surrounding all City facilities.
- Performs responsible skilled and semi-skilled work in repair, maintenance and care of grounds, trails, specialized landscapes, trees, equipment, irrigation systems, recreation facilities and structures. Performs specific tasks at the direction of the Supervisor. Performs carpentry work on shelters, roofs, benches, signs, recreational equipment, fences and posts.
- Performs various grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming of turf, landscaping, and landscape bed maintenance, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, aeration, removing dead vegetation, edging, mulching, and painting park amenities.
- Provides logistical support for City sponsored functions and special events; set-up and breakdown tents, fencing, barricades, and other various recreational and sound equipment, perform post event activities such as clean-up and trash removal.
- Deposes of trash and debris from all municipal, historical and parks grounds and fields. Custodial duties to include cleaning bathrooms, floors, etc. as well as stocking with supplies.
- Monitors and inspects areas for safety hazards and repairs; reports any deficiencies. Performs routine safety inspections on equipment, park amenities, vehicles and trailers; promptly reports damages, safety concerns and malfunctions to supervisor.
- Submits work order request, maintains related forms and records. Assists with completing and maintaining various routine forms and documents.
City Benefits
The city offers a variety of benefits such as health, dental, vision, time off, paid holidays, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma, GED, OR specialized vocational training.
EXPERIENCE:
None Required
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Ability to obtain a pesticide certification within 6 months of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma, GED, OR specialized vocational training.
EXPERIENCE:
None Required
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Ability to obtain a pesticide certification within 6 months of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous customer service experience.
Previous work experience in landscaping, and/or facility operations and equipment. Knowledgeable of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and facilities.
Understands and follows written and oral instructions, document necessary information for completion of work orders, event schedules, material expenditures and other related documentation.
Possession of, or ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators Certification within the probation period.
Previous work experience in landscaping, and/or facility operations and equipment. Knowledgeable of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and facilities.
Understands and follows written and oral instructions, document necessary information for completion of work orders, event schedules, material expenditures and other related documentation.
Possession of, or ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators Certification within the probation period.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
02/23/2024
Job Close Date
03/11/2024
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crouching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Various types of lawn maintenance equipment and tools including lawn mowers (riding and push), weed eaters, spray tanks, hand and power tools, chain and hand saws, tractors, front end loaders, grading equipment, large and small vehicles, phone, voice radio, measuring devices, fencing, barricades, tents, and various types of recreational equipment.
Protective Equipment Required
All PPE Required for equipment in use, hearing and eye protection, steal toe work boots.
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily
Chemical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Incumbent must be able to work independently
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4