Groundskeeper - Administration - Kanawha Co.

Under general supervision, duties include grounds maintenance, trimming trees, cutting grass, and cultivating plants and shrubs.  Makes improvements to walks, lanes, sheds, and benches including painting and minor repairs.

 Performs preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds area.  Requires frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.  May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, or from lift-truck.

 Performs other related work as required.  A valid driver's license is required.  Some weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) and holiday work is required.

 This position is an essential position and may require emergency call-outs.  Pesticide applicator license preferred but not required.  As a condition of employment an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and/or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. 

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

 If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to:

WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

This announcement is for one (1)  or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled.

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Training:  Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.

Experience:  Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*