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Grounds Worker

Virginia Veterans Care Center

Location: 4550 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
Type: Part-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: April 20, 2024
To apply for this position you must apply online at jobs.virginia.gov or come into the Front Desk and complete a paper application. This position will work day shift up to 29 hours a week. Maintain appearance of driveway and VVCC property. Assist in removal of snow and ice from walks, driveways and entrances by shoveling, salting, use of chemicals, snow blower and plow. Inspect lawn, flowers, shrubs and tress for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests and take appropriate measures for effective control. Plant seeds and bulbs, tree seeding and shrubbery. Weed and thin flowerbeds. Prune trees and trim hedges to advance growth or to improve their appearance. Dig up and store bulbs and roots or mulch beds for protection and appearance. Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns, shrubbery and flowerbeds. Use of all lawn equipment. Pesticide application and maintain current and accurate pesticide application record and logs. Record routine building checks. Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in clean, safe and orderly condition. Make repairs to equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, sprinklers, lawn mowers,etc. Refer major problems to department Director. Drywall patch/repair and room painting. Make routine installations including but not limited to : bulletin boards, light bulbs, electric cord ends, faucet valve seals and window shades. Clean, service, lubricate and repair minor malfunctions in: air filters, plumping traps (unplug drains), ice making machines, water fountains, roof drains, and spouts, and outside areas. Clean air-handling rooms and other shop areas. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Maintenance department's mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Essential Personnel. As a purchasing card holder you must follow all of the policy and procedures for having a purchasing card. May be required to assist agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping. Valid Virginia driver's license. Salaries for current state employee's will be determined according to the state compensation policy. LAYOFF POLICY-LAYOFF FOR COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA POSITIONS ONLY: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The CARD may be scanned and attached to the application of faxed to (540) 857-6173. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: VVCC does not accept "See Resume" as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source for screening for the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application. Offer contingent upon successful completion of references and background checks and drug testing. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person
Salary: $16 - $17 an hour
Employment Type: Part-time
Qualifications
[ "Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)", "Driver's License (Preferred)" ]