Grounds Technician 00281

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Purpose of the Position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Extensive knowledge in grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of turf and horticulture requirements related to irrigation, mowing, pruning, watering, planting, fertilizing, and diseases.
• Extensive knowledge with grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge with application of various environmentally safe herbicides and pesticides for controlling weeds, disease, and insects.
• Ability to read and understand pesticide and fertilizer labels.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• VDACS Registered Technician or ability to become VDACS Registered Technician within 6 months of hire
• Experience in irrigation repair/maintenance and installation
• Experience in grounds maintenance services, to include: aerifying, mowing, trimming, seeding, watering, fertilizing, planting, mulching, pruning, and pest/disease control of turfgrass & horticultural areas and plant material
• Experience with safe use of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides in landscape maintenance
• Experience in proficient operation of small and large grounds maintenance equipment
• Experience at a landscape company in grounds/landscape maintenance

• A VDACS Certified Applicator in the 3A or 3B category

• A college degree in a related field
• Experience as a Senior or Lead Groundskeeper/ Foreman
• Experience as a Technician at a university or resort

Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Is this position telework eligible?

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.)

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.)

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