Description
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.
Essential 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
Minimum Education and Experience Required
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);
Additional Requirements
Grounds Maintenance Experience Preferred
- 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.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
- Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
01
How many years of commercial grounds maintenance or other agricultural experience do you have? (please check one)
- None
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 or more years
02
Do you have a pesticide license or registered technician certificate?
03
Describe in detail your professional grounds maintenance experience; including types of projects and tasks, horticultural practices, etc.
04
Describe your experience working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow, including snow removal, windstorm, etc.
05
What heavy equipment and commercial mowers have you used?
06
This is a public service position, and you may be required to work snow removal and other emergencies in the evenings and weekends. Are you willing and able to work this schedule outside of normal business hours, if necessary?
07
The Grounds Maintenance Technician position in the Parks work group requires experience in horticulture and pesticide application. Explain the strategies you would employ in the following scenarios: 1. English ivy overtaking itea 2. Bermuda grass infiltrating mixed perennials 3. Bindweed growing through switchgrass 4. Mature ailanthus monoculture infested with Spotted Lanternfly by a public sidewalk
08
DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
- Yes
- No
- I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
09
Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
10
(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
- Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
- Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
- Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
- Required Question
