Groundskeeper Job at City of Norfolk, VA
Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space is seeking Groundskeepers (Litter Team) to perform all aspects of litter and grounds cleanup using tools typically found in grounds maintenance operations such as blowers, chainsaws, hand pruners, shovels, rakes, brooms, and a variety of vehicles.
Department Hiring Salary: $37,440
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Maintains the grounds, cleans area and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, sweeping, loading wood debris, feeding a chipper and using a blower to remove sawdust, chips and shavings, removing trees and stumps, operating chippers and stump grinders, raking leaves, sweeping and edging, removing insects and picking up litter.
- Secures areas for public safety in emergencies by clearing streets, walkways, moving trash cans and loose pots, removing branches, bushes and refuse from grounds, assisting emergency personnel and being on call to respond to emergencies.
- Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chain saws, changing and sharpening chipper blades and stump grinder teeth and greasing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
One (1) month of experience in greenhouse or landscaping or in a related field.
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Valid Driver's License.
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