James City County
James City County
Lead Groundskeeper
$36,565 or higher DOQ + $2,000 Sign On Bonus + Full-Time County Benefits .
James City County’s General Services Department is hiring a Lead Groundskeeper to perform 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. Signing bonus of $2000 is offered to eligible candidates.
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, pine cones, 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.
(Athletic Fields Only) Assists in building and school maintenance projects as required, including but not limited to snow removal operations, street sweeping operations, event setup, BMP 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.
Requirements:
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 preferred.
Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire certification as a Pesticide Registered Technician form the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Pesticide Services.
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 E-mail 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 filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application i s required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Lead Groundskeeper
$36,565 or higher DOQ + $2,000 Sign On Bonus + Full-Time County Benefits .
James City County’s General Services Department is hiring a Lead Groundskeeper to perform 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. Signing bonus of $2000 is offered to eligible candidates.
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, pine cones, 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.
(Athletic Fields Only) Assists in building and school maintenance projects as required, including but not limited to snow removal operations, street sweeping operations, event setup, BMP 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.
Requirements:
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 preferred.
Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire certification as a Pesticide Registered Technician form the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Pesticide Services.
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 E-mail 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 filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application i s required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Groundskeeper III on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.
District employee who is responsible for the upkeep of the College irrigation systems including, but not limited to; mowing, edging, and trimming vegetation.
The following minimum qualifications for these positions must be met before any applicants will be considered:
High School graduate or GED with a minimum of five years related work experience.
Must have knowledge of the operation of hand tools and small equipment used in the trade.
Restricted Pesticide license
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
These positions will require successful fingerprinting and the candidates chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*
*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
Minimum physical qualifications:
Works outside in various weather conditions.
Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40+ pounds.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
The annual salary is $30,000 . Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.
Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2022 through September 25, 2022 ; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.
NOTE TO APPLICANT
Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 433-7070 FAX: (321) 433-7065 Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770
Email: resources@easternflorida.edu
Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/administration-departments/human-resources/employment-needs-opportunities/employment-opportunities.cfm
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
About the college
Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.
An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.
Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Groundskeeper III on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.
District employee who is responsible for the upkeep of the College irrigation systems including, but not limited to; mowing, edging, and trimming vegetation.
The following minimum qualifications for these positions must be met before any applicants will be considered:
High School graduate or GED with a minimum of five years related work experience.
Must have knowledge of the operation of hand tools and small equipment used in the trade.
Restricted Pesticide license
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
These positions will require successful fingerprinting and the candidates chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*
*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
Minimum physical qualifications:
Works outside in various weather conditions.
Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40+ pounds.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
The annual salary is $30,000 . Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.
Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2022 through September 25, 2022 ; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.
NOTE TO APPLICANT
Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 433-7070 FAX: (321) 433-7065 Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770
Email: resources@easternflorida.edu
Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/administration-departments/human-resources/employment-needs-opportunities/employment-opportunities.cfm
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
About the college
Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.
An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.