Title: Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Technician
State Role Title: Trades Technician I
Hiring Range: $15.00/hour
Pay Band: 1
Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia
Location: Broad Street Station
Agency Website: https://smv.org/
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
The Science Museum of Virginia seeks an energetic Grounds Maintenance Technician to provide general grounds maintenance and upkeep across the Science Museum campus to maintain a clean and safe environment for our guests and staff. This position will be responsible for cleaning, sweeping, washing and maintaining sidewalks, curbs and walkways, mowing the lawn, when necessary, removal of exterior trash daily, cleaning and maintaining the grounds maintenance shop, and keeping the lawn equipment in working order, and assisting Facilities Maintenance as needed. This position will also assist the Horticulturist with maintenance projects including but not limited to watering, pruning, trimming plants, mulching and irrigation maintenance. Alternating weekend schedule are required.
Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period . No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site at https://jobs.virginia.gov/.
Minimum Qualifications
General knowledge of professional landscape maintenance practices and grounds equipment and the safe operation of the same. The ability to follow instructions related to breakdown and reassembly of lawn equipment; lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions year around.
This position also requires the ability to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Valid driver’s license required.
Additional Considerations
At least one year of residential, commercial, municipal, park, or similar turf, horticulture or arboriculture experience is a plus. VDACS Pesticide Registered Technician or Commercial Applicator certification in category 3A or 3B is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804.372.3766
Email: hr@smv.org
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.