Title: Grounds Worker

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $20.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join our team as a part-time Grounds Worker and take pride in keeping our facility safe, functional, and looking its best! This active role combines seasonal outdoor landscaping with hands-on indoor building maintenance.

Schedule: Day shift, up to 29 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Landscaping & Grounds Keeping: Maintain the appearance of lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and driveways. Tasks include planting, weeding, pruning hedges, watering, and using a variety of lawn equipment.

• Pest & Chemical Control: Inspect plants for pests/fungi, safely apply pesticides, and maintain accurate chemical application logs.

• Snow & Ice Removal: Keep walks, entrances, and driveways safe during winter by shoveling, salting, and operating snow blowers or plows.

• Handyman & Minor Repairs: Fix equipment (like lawnmowers or wheelchairs), patch drywall, paint rooms, change lightbulbs, and install basic fixtures like bulletin boards.

• Facility Preventive Maintenance: Perform minor plumbing (unplug drains), clean air filters/handling rooms, service ice machines/water fountains, and clear roof drains.

• Equipment Care: Keep your tools, workspace, and shop areas clean, safe, and orderly, reporting any major issues directly to the Director.

• Status: Essential Personnel (may assist with state emergency response if declared by the Governor).

Minimum Qualifications

Two years experience in general maintenance/grounds keeping.

Additional Considerations

None.

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 receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903

Email: kristen.johsnon@dvs.virginia.gov

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.