Job Description

Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
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Summary Statement
A Groundskeeper II is responsible for leading groundskeeping shift work to maintain aesthetically pleasing State grounds including performing a variety of groundskeeping and routine maintenance work on the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill campus.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed.

• Leads groundskeeping shift work by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work and providing on-the-job training, guidance, and direction.

• Maintains and cultivates lawn, flowers, shrubs, and trees involving planting, fertilizing, transplanting, irrigating, weeding, mulching, pruning, mowing, edging, and trimming.

• Applies pesticides and herbicides safely and responsibly when needed in accordance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards.

• Oversees and performs seasonal care such as planting in the spring or leaf removal in the fall.

• Maintains driveways, steps and walkways by removing snow or ice, trash and debris, and may assist in grading and repair.

• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and hand tools including mowers, tractors, saws, sprayers, blowers, edgers, grass shears, and trimmers.

• Paints and repairs tables, benches, and signs and assists trades and maintenance personnel in painting, minor carpentry, plumbing, and repairs as needed.

• Collaborates with maintenance team members on larger projects.

• Assists in the preparation and cleanup for outdoor events.

• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Groundskeeper II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months' experience with the operation and basic maintenance of motor vehicles, landscaping or groundskeeping equipment, hand tools and supplies.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Benefits
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Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting . You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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