Job Title
Groundskeeper I
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
G_Recreation
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Provides year-round full service care and maintenance for open spaces, park land, greens and other non-sports field properties under the purview of the Division of Recreation and Parks; properly cleans and maintains equipment; year round full-service field management, setup, marking, and repairs for all types of sports fields or greens provided for play/events Countywide; maintains greens and related areas; maintains accurate records; does related work as required.
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Essential Duties
General knowledge of the Janitorial trade including a variety of maintenance and manual tasks; willingness to perform routine and repetitive manual work; stamina; physical conditioning that permits such activities as heavy lifting, bending, walking or standing for long periods of time, climbing ladders, stooping and working under adverse temperatures and/or weather conditions. Schedule flexible to work both nights and weekends.
Needs basic experience in the janitorial trade including; mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash collection, window cleaning, and floor and general building maintenance. Ability to prioritize daily interior and exterior building cleaning tasks so as to not impact internal or external customer service.
Customer service to include working around, interacting and assisting staff with internal and external customers from all backgrounds. Basic knowledge of computers helpful.
Ability to understand both oral and written instructions; specifically, work orders and room diagrams related to setting up meetings, conferences, athletic equipment as needed. Ability to learn and safely operate all types of custodial equipment including (but not limited to) buffers, burnishing machines, auto-scrubbers, power washers, water vacuums, hand-blowers, carpet extractors, etc. Understands the process for cleaning all types of human or animal waste, blood-borne pathogens and related custodial tasks using approved and appropriate safety and personal protection methods.
Performs manual labor as a custodian for Recreation Services in an hourly capacity; does related work as required.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule to meet departmental needs including varying shifts during days, nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school/GED and prefer some relevant work experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Requires possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
How To Apply
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through http://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.us.
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Minimum Salary
15.87
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Hourly/Temporary
Hourly/Temporary
Amount of Travel
Work At Home