Grounds & Landscape Supervisor - ER187

Title: Grounds & Landscape Supervisor - ER187

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: 50,000 - 65,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: BFM-TRADES

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM) within the Division of Capital Square Services (DCSS) is looking to hire a skilled Grounds and Landscape Supervisor. BFM is a customer-focused organization that provides high quality, cost effective and timely services for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. We operate and maintain approximately 6.45 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and monuments.

The Grounds & Landscape Supervisor will work in a multi-craft team environment, overseeing a diverse group of skilled and unskilled laborers to maintain the grounds and landscapes of various state properties, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, and monuments.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of various plant materials and turf, as well as extensive knowledge in the mechanical use of landscape equipment. The Grounds Supervisor will also be involved in snow and ice removal and cleanup, ensuring that the grounds are safe and accessible during adverse weather conditions. This position is classified as essential, meaning the supervisor must be available to work 24/7 in the event of weather emergencies.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid short- and long-term disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of various plant materials and turf.
• Ability to plan, assign, and lead the work of a varied group of skilled and unskilled laborers.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people, including tenants, vendors, contractors, and employees.
• Ability to perform manual labor; stand/walk for extended periods; routinely lift, push, or pull 20 pounds; and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 24/7 in the event of weather emergencies (position is classified essential).

Additional Considerations

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with computer-based work order management systems or automated service work request systems.

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.

Online applications must be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted

. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after 5 business days. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from