Posted by City of Norfolk, Virginia

Groundskeeper - Downtown District Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4797849) Apply  Groundskeeper - Downtown District Salary $40,688.00 - $66,321.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12797 Department Parks & Recreation Division Landscape Services Opening Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date 1/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our landscaping crews.
This position will work with our Parks and Forestry Operations to maintain 2700 acres of turf and landscape beds on a regular basis.
Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies.
This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Departmental Starting Salary: $40,688 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, preparing and planting flower beds, seeding the lawns, caring for plants, 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. + Performs all all aspects of bed maintenance.
This is to include chemical spraying, mulching, hedge and shrub trimming, tree pruning, mowing, weed trimming and edging.
+ 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. Six (6) months of experience in greenhouse or landscaping or in a related field.
Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s): + Valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License preferred + Registered Technician License for Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicators is required with 6 months of employment Additional Information & Requirements Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509 Work Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022.
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.
+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.
This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education.
Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply.
The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations.
The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of Non-City are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.
Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought.
Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process.
Do not answer see resume or see application as these are not valid answers.
Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
+ Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 03 Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.) + Yes + No 04 Do you currently have a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? + Yes + No 05 Do you currently have a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? + Yes + No 06 Please select the type of equipment you have experience operating.
Select all that apply.
+ Standing mower + Zero-turn mower + String trimmer + Leaf blower + Tamper/aerator + Trowel/rake + Other 07 What types of tasks have you performed in regard to landscaping and ground maintenance? 08 Please describe how you have worked with others to achieve a common goal.
09 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 10 Please indicate your veteran status.
(A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran 11 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title.
If not, please indicate by typing N/A.
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