Public Works Maintenance Worker (Grounds)

Salary : $39,956.80 Annually Location : Manassas Public Works Facility, VA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 12-01047 Department: Public Works Division: Grounds Maintenance Opening Date: 05/13/2025 FLSA Status: Non-exempt Grade: B04 Position Summary Are you an energetic, proactive individual who enjoys working outdoors? Join our team in the Grounds Division! We're looking for a dedicated team player to maintain landscaping services at City parks, cemeteries, and other public spaces. As a Grounds Maintenance Worker, you will perform a variety of tasks including routine landscaping maintenance and upkeep of city properties, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and beautiful for the community. If you're passionate about outdoor work and take pride in contributing to a well-maintained environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become an essential part of our team! The starting rate for this position is $19.21 per hour. This position is open until filled and may close at any time. This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees. Essential Job Functions Operates commercial mowers, trimmers, edger, blowers, etc. Performs litter pick up and debris removal. Installs season decorations along roadways. Performs general repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance work on parks facilities, equipment, and related facilities: installs and maintains playground equipment, benches, fences, sporting equipment, and other equipment. Performs snow removal on City sidewalks, buildings, grounds, and medians with snow blowers and snow shovels; responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED Must possess a Valid VA Driver's License Preference may be given to individuals with experience in landscaping. Special Requirements Must have or be able to obtain a Virginia Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and a Virginia Pesticide Registered Technician License within five months of hire. This position requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Any individual selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check, driving record check, education/employer verification, along with a physical and drug screen. The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at: 01 This position requires physically demanding labor outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position? Yes No 02 This position requires responding to and working during emergency situations such as snow removal and storms. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position? Yes No 03 Do you currently possess a Virginia Class B CDL? Yes No 04 If you do not possess a Virginia Class B CDL, would you be able to obtain this requirement within six months of hire? The City provides assistance in this program. Yes No N/A I have my VA Class B CDL 05 Select the type of landscaping equipment you have operated: Push Lawn Mower Riding Lawn Mower Zero Turn Lawn Mower Weed eater Edger Trimmer Chainsaw Snow blower Truck and trailer None Required Question

Location: Manassas, VA, US

Posted Date: 6/1/2025