Full-time Grounds/Maintenance Worker

*Ask us how you could have up to 38 days off your first year of employment?* *To apply for this position you must apply online at jobs.
virginia.
gov* *or come into the Front Desk and complete a paper application.
* *Excellent State Employee Benefits include:* * _12 paid holidays each year_ * _12 paid vacation days each year_ * _8 paid sick days each year_ * _4 paid family/personal days each year_ * _Up to 8 paid weeks of Parental Leave_ * _Up to 16 hours of community/school volunteer service_ * _State Retirement Benefits (5% +matching)_ * _Low cost Anthem or Aetna Health Insurance/Dental Insurance_ * _State Employee discounts_ *Minimum Qualifications:* High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping a plus.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Pesticide Applicator Certificate-Registered Tech-minimum.
Fertilizer applicator certificate is required.
Stable work history must be shown on your application.
*Special Requirements:* A Virginia State Police background check and Pre-Employment Drug Screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.
s required of all new hires.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview process per the ADA.
Contact 540-982-2860 Ext.
4903 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation policy.
This position works 6:50am-3:20pm Monday-Friday and serves in an on-call rotation within the department.
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 trees 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.
Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns, shrubbery and flowerbeds.
Use of all lawn care equipment.
Pesticide application and maintain current and accurate pesticide application record and logs.
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, plumbing traps, (unplug drains), ice-making machines, water fountains, roof drains and spouts, and outside areas.
Clean air-handling rooms and other shop areas.
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.
Pick up and deliver materials as well as other facility errands.
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.
Serves in an on-call rotation for the Maintenance department.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28,759.
00 - $42,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * On call Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person