Title: Groundskeeper

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: $30,000 - $35,000

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Location: MAIN MUSEUM

Agency Website: https://vmfa.museum/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

● Work, with and/or direct when needed, Volunteer staff in the absence of or with the Horticulturalist.
● Assist with maintenance and use of grounds keeping and snow removal equipment.
● Maintain, through knowledge of normal practices for the industry, the Museum campus at its current level or better.
● To assist with any other Museum department as requested or as directed by supervisor.
● Maintain Sculpture Garden Water Fountains and Water Garden.
● Inclement Weather / Snow Removal
● Clean up after storms
● Garden maintenance after special events
● Documentation to include time sheets and accident reports etc. to be forwarded to supervisor in a timely fashion.
● To properly use procurement policies including the use of SWaM and micro SWaM contractors
● Designated / Essential Staff - May be required to perform other duties related to security, safety and health as assigned (i.e. training). May be required to assist the museum or state government during inclement weather or in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor or the Director of the Museum.
● Enhance the quality, scope, and variety of the Museum’s entire program, on campus, and Statewide.

Minimum Qualifications

● Knowledge of standard practices of ground maintenance industry
● Ability to follow written and verbal direction and safety procedures
● Ability work without direct supervision
● Ability to perform ground maintenance tasks
● Ability to use hand and power tools directly associated with Grounds maintenance
● Ability to lift or move heavy objects
● Experience with water management preferred.
● Experience repairing and maintenance of basic landscape equipment.Knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
● Grounds care and sanitation education/experience.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies typically obtained through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent level of practical experience.

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.

VMFA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer.

All applicants must submit an online application. This posting will close at 11:55 p.m. on August 10, 2025.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resource Services

Phone: please email

Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum

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.