Groundskeeper
State of West Virginia
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Groundskeeper
State of West Virginia
Administration - General Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$25,912 - $43,516
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 27, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This groundskeeper role involves maintaining outdoor spaces by mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, making minor repairs to paths and structures, and performing general upkeep around state facilities in West Virginia.
It's a hands-on job with some weekend and holiday shifts, plus possible emergency call-ins, suited for someone who enjoys physical outdoor work and has basic experience in landscaping or maintenance.
Ideal candidates are reliable, physically fit individuals comfortable with lifting heavy items and working at heights.
Key Requirements
- Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work
- Ability to pass a written test at the eighth grade level
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, or lift-trucks
- Availability for some weekend and holiday work, plus emergency call-outs
- Pesticide applicator license (preferred but not required)
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
Early Day Shift Position. Under general supervision, duties include grounds maintenance, trimming trees, cutting grass, and cultivating plants and shrubs.
Makes improvements to walks, lanes, sheds, and benches including painting and minor repairs. Performs preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds area.
Requires frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. May be required to work from ladders, scaffolding, or from lift-truck. Performs other related work as required.
A valid driver’s license is required. Some weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) and holiday work is required. This position is an essential position and may require emergency call-outs.
Pesticide applicator license preferred but not required.
As a condition of employment an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.
Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and/or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
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Qualifications
Training: Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.Experience: Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in groundskeeping work.
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.
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