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Groundskeeper - Cemeteries

Salary

$40,688.00 - $66,321.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

11984

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Cemeteries

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space, Division of Cemeteries, is currently seeking multiple Groundskeepers. The Groundskeeper position is responsible for cutting grass, trimming grave markers, assisting in burials, and helping keep grounds in good condition. Groundskeepers also participate in the grounds maintenance and landscape projects to include, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, foundation installations, tree trimming and supporting other cemetery locations.

The City of Norfolk has offered peaceful cemetery settings to area residents since 1825. Cemetery maintenance is performed reverently and carefully, and ensures the preservation of a valuable part of Norfolk's cultural heritage. The Division of Cemeteries works diligently to preserve the natural beauty of our 350+ acres of green space in an urban environment while providing a place for generations of families to commemorate their loved ones.

Departmental Hiring Salary: $40,688

Essential Functions

E Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintains the grounds, cleans area and assists with landscaping by cleaning sidewalks, mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, sweeping, loading wood debris, feeding a chipper and using a blower to remove sawdust, chips and shavings, removing trees and stumps, operating chippers and stump grinders, raking leaves, sweeping and edging, preparing and planting flower beds, seeding the lawns, caring for plants, removing insects and picking up litter.

• Secures areas for public safety in emergencies by clearing streets, walkways, moving trash cans and loose pots, removing branches, bushes and refuse from grounds, assisting emergency personnel and being on call to respond to emergencies.

• Assists with funeral services by erecting tents, assisting with grave digging, filling in graves, disposing of funeral flowers, keeping records and preparing reports

• Provides foundation service by digging holes, mixing and pouring concrete and moving and installing markers.

• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, refueling, checking tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chain saws, changing and sharpening chipper blades and stump grinder teeth and greasing.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

One (1) month of experience in greenhouse or landscaping or a related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.

Work Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. May be required to work some weekends.

Work Locations: Various Norfolk City Cemeteries. Must be flexible.

• Valid Driver's License required; Class A or B Commercial Driver's License may be required depending upon area of assignment.

• Registered Pesticide Technician (Category 60) required within 12 months of employment.

• CPR/First Aid Certification may be required depending upon area of assignment within six months of employment.

• Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provide in the body of your application.

• To check the status of your application, refer to your GovernmentJobs.com account for the latest update.

• Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Writing "See resume" with no other information is considered an incomplete application and will not be considered.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  03

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  04

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  05

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College (6 months or more)

• Vocational/Technical Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

  06

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  07

  How many years of experience do you have in landscaping or grounds maintenance?

• Less than 1 month

• 1 - 12 months

• 1 - 3 years

• 3+ years

  08

  Please select all the tools and/or equipment that you have at least two years of experience using.

• Backhoe

• String Trimmer

• Zero turn mower

• Mid-size tractor

• Chain saw

• Pole saw

• I do not have any experience using any of the above

  09

  Please list any other tools and equipment you have used to perform landscaping and/or grounds maintenance work that were not listed above. (if none, please type N/A)

  10

  Do you possess a current certification as a Pesticide Registered Technician (Category 60) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Please describe your experience with horticulture chemicals. If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A"

  12

  Do you possess a current certification as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  Required Question

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City of Norfolk

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