Henrico

May require: considerable working knowledge of a wide variety of equipment used in grounds and sports field care and management, including mowing, landscaping and gardening equipment, and power tools; considerable knowledge of the care and marking of all types of sports fields used for sporting events and activities held at County-owned locations; May require: thorough knowledge of the care and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating and caring of plants, shrubs, and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and soil conditioners/amendments; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems: including wells, pumps, and automatic sprinkler controls; thorough working knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play; Required of all: considerable working knowledge of fertilizers, herbicide and pesticide chemicals; sound working knowledge of irrigation systems; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; good knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices; skill in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment under all types of weather conditions; good supervisory skills including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; basic financial skills with the ability to track costs, manage within an approved budget and assist as needed with budget preparation; good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with County employees and public; strong computer skills with ability to use computer; ability to read, interpret and adhere to complex instructions; ability to create and maintain records; physical condition that permits heavy (up to 50 pounds or more as needed) lifting, loading, unloading, pushing, reaching, digging, walking/working on wide variety of outdoor terrains and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the Division and County employees; ability to work independently and with a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned vehicles and equipment. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Requires a valid driver's license

Requires a Class B CDL driver's license with airbrake endorsement

Requires a Fertilizer Applicator Certification

Requires a Cat 60 Registered Technician License

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

High school diploma or GED or trade school, preferably with coursework in grounds or sports field management, and five (5) or more years of relevant work experience, including at least one (1) year in a lead worker or supervisory capacity; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)