Title: Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: $18.00/Hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a part-time Grounds Maintenance Technician. The Grounds Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining the clean, safe and welcoming appearance of the Science Museum of Virginia campus. This position is responsible for ensuring all outdoor areas including walkways, entrances, parking lots, landscaped spaces and event areas are well maintained and inviting for guests year-round. Duties include emptying outdoor trashcans, cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks and exterior surfaces, removing debris and litter, maintaining landscaping and grounds equipment, and organizing tools and supplies. In this role you will also assist the Horticulturist by watering, pruning and trimming plants, as well as assisting with volunteer groups, seasonal maintenance and facility projects. If you are someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working hands-on in an outdoor setting and values contributing to a team that supports creating a welcoming environment for all, we’d love to hear from you!

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

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. A valid driver’s license is required. The role requires general knowledge of professional landscape maintenance practices, grounds equipment and the safe operation of the same. Must be able to follow instructions related to breakdown and reassembly of landscaping equipment. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions year around. Requires the ability to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and other equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. This role requires prolonged walking or standing, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching on a daily basis. Must be able to work a rotating weekend schedule.

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.

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.