Technician I - Grounds Maintenance

Technician I - Grounds Maintenance

Salary

$42,536.00 - $46,800.00 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5834 - (June 2026)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

Are you seeking a rewarding position that allows you the opportunity to use your experience in general maintenance, groundskeeping, and/or parks maintenance? If so, the City of Harrisonburgs Technician I - Grounds Maintenance position may be the right career for you!

The Technician I - Grounds Maintenance role is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidates qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. Applicants who do not meet or applicants who exceed the qualifications for the Technician I level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.

Preferred Hiring Ranges:

• Journeyman: $19.54 - $21.00 per hour (equivalent to $40,643 - $43,680 annually)
• Technician I: $20.45 - $22.50 per hour (equivalent to $42,536 - $46,800 annually)
• Technician II: $22.35 - $24.58 per hour (equivalent to $46,488 - $51,126 annually)

As a Technician I in Grounds Maintenance, youll:

• Perform a variety of landscaping duties in the maintenance of park grounds, including but not limited to mowing grass, edging sidewalks and curbs, weed eating, trimming trees and shrubs, spraying herbicides, and removing leaves and debris;
• Make inspections to determine the condition of parks and other areas as to their need for maintenance care;
• Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints effectively, courteously, and tactfully;
• Assist with snow and ice removal;
• Perform detailed vehicle/equipment pre-trip inspections and clean personal items/trash from vehicle after use;
• Perform other related duties to ensure parks and maintenance operations run efficiently, including but not limited to cleaning park facilities, minor plumbing maintenance, maintaining playground equipment, and carpentry tasks.

A detailed list of essential functions and the ideal candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and moderate (1-3 years) experience in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid drivers license at time of hire. Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B with air brakes or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date (on-the-job training will be provided).
• 18 years of age or older by hire date.
• Click here to view the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required for Consideration):

• Coursework in maintenance, horticulture, forestry, or related fields.
• Vocational/technical certificate in electricity, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, horticulture, or forestry.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record check;
• Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug screen;
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/12/2026)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave (including upfront sick leave), and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade
• Completed 8th Grade
• Attended High School
• High School Graduate
• GED
• Attend College
• College Graduate
• Attended Graduate School
• Masters Degree
• Graduate study beyond Masters
• Ph.D. or professional degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in the performance of general maintenance, groundskeeping, or parks maintenance work?

• I do not have any experience.
• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
• I have 3 or more years of experience.

03

Which of the following drivers license do you possess?

• No Valid Drivers License
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Commercial Learners Permit
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B)

04

Will you be 18 years of age or older by hire date (anticipated hire date is at least 3 weeks after application date if offered the position)?

• Yes
• No

05

In which of the following areas do you possess a valid certification? Please select all that apply.

• Electricity
• Plumbing
• HVAC Systems
• Carpentry
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• None of the Above

Required Question

Employer City of Harrisonburg

Address 409 South Main Street

Third Floor

Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone 540.432.8920

540.432.7796

Website https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment