Greenskeeper

Salary : $33,100.00 - $36,410.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 07901

Department: PARKS GOLF COURSE - MAGRUDER

Opening Date: 04/04/2024

Function

Are you an early riser who enjoys having your late afternoons free to do other things? Do you like the freedom of being outdoors? Do you get gratification from nature and seeing things grow? Do you like being around a golf course and the golf community? Then working for golf maintenance is the job for you. Onsite training is provided to improve your skills.

As an added perk, free golf for you and your immediate family!

The Greenskeeper performs specialized and skilled duties in the maintenance of the golf course and supporting grounds. The class works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Requirements

• Requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience in agriculture, lawn care, or landscaping; knowledge and skill in lawn care equipment operation.
• High school diploma or successful completion of a GED preferred.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator license within 30 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and on-call emergency standby.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

• The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:
• -Health insurance
• -Dental insurance
• -Vision insurance
• -Reimbursement accounts
• Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-###-####). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the
  The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the
• Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-###-####. For more information, see the
  
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  
• The eleven paid holidays each year include:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
  
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the
  
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-###-####). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-###-####, 1-800-###-#### or
  
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following options below best describes your years of experience in agriculture, lawn care, or landscaping?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

02

Do you have knowledge of and skill in lawn care equipment operation and the ability to perform minor repairs to equipment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that if I do not currently possess a Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, I must obtain one within 30 days of employment.

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that i must must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires the performance of physical work in an outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions, to include hot and humid weather. Are you willing to accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

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