Title: Horticulturist Grounds Worker/Wage - #WWRH0002

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting wage $15.50 to $20.00 comm with experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn (NOVA)

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence through employment. WWRC strives to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with disabilities. WWRC Facilities Services strives to meet the needs of our campus clients and coworkers by providing quality service in a timely manner to meet the needs of the campus and our campus customers. We apply our shared values of being Ethical, Engaged, and Effective in everything that we do.

WWRC's Facility Services Department is currently searching for a Horticulturist Grounds Worker. The incumbent in this position will support the WWRC Grounds Department by performing horticulture maintenance on campus and assisting other campus ground staff with other responsibilities. This position also performs a variety of horticultural duties, including but not limited to providing environmental and grounds maintenance, such as planting and pruning trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers; adhering to best horticultural practices to prevent disease and damage to trees, flowers, turf, ornamentals, and water plants as necessary; and maintaining the campus greenhouse for facility service and student use. The role also involves providing grounds maintenance for mulch and rock bed areas; removing weeds; or overseeing the contractor for spraying weeds, herbicides, and pesticides using a licensed applicator.

This wage position will work an average of 30-32 hours a week. Work hours may be reduced during the winter due to a lack of horticultural work. The work schedule may vary depending on the needs of the agency. 

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

Knowledge of all aspects of grounds care and maintenance
Knowledge of best practices in horticulture.
Experience in horticulture including planting, transplanting, maintaining, trimming, and pruning trees, flowers, and shrubs.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Skills/Abilities:
Ability to communicate and work with the public and co-workers.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

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.

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
  
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
  
  Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
  
  Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
  
  To Apply:
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.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.