GROUNDS MAINT TECH I

About the role

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position offers competitive benefits including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED);
• Grounds Maintenance Experience Preferred;
• 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.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

When assigned to the Parks work group:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes 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.

Additional Questions

• 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
• Do you have a pesticide license or registered technician certificate?
• Describe in detail your professional grounds maintenance experience; including types of projects and tasks, horticultural practices, etc.
• Describe your experience working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow, including snow removal, windstorm, etc.
• What heavy equipment and commercial mowers have you used?
• Are you willing and able to work this schedule outside of normal business hours, if necessary? Yes No
• 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
• 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 Not applicable
• Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
• (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 understand that I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree. I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.