Lead Groundskeeper

Job Summary: $45,695 - 70,898 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits Performs experienced work serving as a lead worker for the landscaping and maintenance of County-owned property, including parks, athletic fields, rights-of-way, and other grounds and planted areas.

Responsibilities: Oversees work of team members during operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination of logistics, and overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel; works with Superintendent to establish maintenance schedule for ground and planted areas; leads and assigns work to crew; assists with training employees and evaluating employee performance. Maintains grounds-keeping equipment by performing preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance; may operate heavy equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License. Maintains appearance of grounds including mowing, edging, weeding, watering, trimming, raking and planting; maintains sidewalks and other paved areas by picking up debris including rubbish, pinecones, sticks, branches, etc.; clears snow from sidewalks and makes passageways around the County buildings as needed. May move office furniture, boxes, and other office items as requested, including voting machines; assists in building maintenance/repair/renovations and special construction projects as required; may perform athletic field maintenance work as needed to maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surfaces, including irrigation controls/repair and troubleshooting. Acts as supervisor in the absence of the Parks and Grounds Foreman. Assists in building and school maintenance projects as required, including, but not limited to, snow removal operations, street sweeping operations, event setup, Best Management Practice maintenance, trail maintenance, general County-wide landscaping, and any other duty as assigned; and maintains appearance and playability and safety of athletic field areas, to include mowing, watering, trimming, skinned infields, lining, edging, irrigation operation, troubleshooting and repair, and any other area associated with athletic. This job is considered essential personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented by training and/or an Associate’s degree in a related field; and some experience with methods, equipment, materials and tools used in grounds maintenance work as needed to maintain gardens, building grounds and paved areas including application of pesticides; some experience supervising the work of others preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria; a valid Virginia Class A or B Commercial driver’s license with an airbrake’s endorsement is required within 12 months of hire. Must possess or obtain within 30 days of hire a Virginia State Certification in Category 60 Registered Technician in pesticide application. Knowledge of grounds-keeping procedures, equipment and maintenance techniques; safety standards, practices, procedures and techniques pertaining to grounds and facilities maintenance and equipment; knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties and chemical processes and transformations. Skill in operating a computer to include use of email and databases. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor; operate powered grounds-keeping equipment and electric hand tools; deal courteously with the public; follow oral and written instructions; plan, coordinate and guide the work of others; effectively communicate orally and in writing. Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.