Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper performs a wide variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks related to grounds maintenance and landscape development. Also assists in repairs on facilities and equipment.

• Applies airborne chemicals in a method to prevent infiltration into buildings
• Applies insecticides herbicides fungicides and fertilizers in a safe and proper manner in keeping with manufacturer recommendations
• Communicates effectively with customers and co-workers
• Demonstrates a high caliber of workmanship in completion of projects and assignments
• Demonstrates efficiency in managing time and completing assignments within appropriate time frames
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting customer needs
• Displays and promotes positive public relations in dealing with patients visitors physicians and other staff
• Effectively supervises temporary labor and leads a mowing team
• Identifies problems or quality challenges and develops/implements solutions and improvements
• Keeps cutting equipment sharp checks oil levels and follows manufacturer recommendation for lubrication of equipment
• Maintains lawns trees shrubbery and annual gardens
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time
• Participates as an active group member of the fire brigade and snow removal crews when assigned
• Participates in continuing education opportunities such as departmental meetings seminars classes trade schools or other training programs to remain current on new developments
• Plants and develops gardens and landscape areas according to plans

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred Education:
  
  Vocational or Trade School
• Required Experience:
  
  Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Prior experience in the landscape maintenance field
• Required Certifications and Licensures:
  Valid Virginia Driver's License with good driving record
• Preferred Certifications and Licensures:
  Registered Technician through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

• Job Identification 19801
• Job Category Facilities, Engineering, Security
• Posting Date 02/23/2026, 02:28 PM
• Locations 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US 1701 Thomson Dr, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, US