Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist (Grounds)
Hopewell, Virginia
Employer: Transforce
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the installation and maintenance of grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Education and Experience:
Work Environment:
Performs intermediate skilled trades work on a variety of tasks in the installation and maintenance of grounds, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Examples of Duties
- Operates non-CDL dump trucks, chainsaw, weed eater, etc. in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public grounds facilities
- Clears sidewalks of snow, litter, overgrown grass, and brush
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment
- Mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs; sprays pesticides; spreads fertilizer; designs new landscape installations and annual bedding plant rotations; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of City grounds
- Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of cemetery; marks and sells plots
- Oversees the operation and maintenance of greenhouse; waters greenhouse plants.
- Sets up for various events; sets up tents, tables and chairs; puts up and removes decorations and barricades; cleans up and restores area after events; assists with office moves
- Picks up refuse, trash, limbs, leaves, etc., and transports to appropriate facilities
- Maintains a variety of records and reports on activities; logs daily reports
- May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in general construction, maintenance, and/or grounds keeping work, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Require possession of or ability to obtain Registered Technician within 90 days of hire Commercial Pesticide Applicator within eighteen (18) months
- Master Gardener certification preferred
- Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation
- Knowledge of streets drainage, buildings, grounds, utilities, landscape areas and related construction, maintenance and repair procedures
- General knowledge of plant identification, maintenance schedules, chemical applications and grounds maintenance equipment and knowledge of greenhouse growing techniques, landscape design
- Skill in the operation of equipment to which assigned
- Effective communication skills
- Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
- Detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
- Perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Work Environment:
- Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, traffic conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, odors, heights, dust and to hazardous materials.
- Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, repetitive motions, depth perception.
- Typical lifting, typical weight handled: up to 50lbs
Created: 2024-06-20
Reference: 5LWnvhzxh15e
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Hopewell
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