Utilities & Grounds Helper I
Town of Smithfield, VA, Hanson, MA, United States
Salary:
$17.05 Hourly
Location :
Town Hall
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
SMITH00004
Department:
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
Opening Date:
10/15/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
Working for the Town of Smithfield allows you to make a difference in your local community. Working as a TEAM, we provide exceptional customer service to enahce the experience of our residents, visitors, and businesses. We offer a work environment with excellent work-lfe balance, great benefits, community involvement, and the opportunity to work with amazing, dedicated people!
Summary
Under direct supervision, this position performs maintenance and repair work on the Town's water and sewer systems, performs grounds maintenance, and performs building maintenance. Duties include assisting and learning essential duties and responsibilities of Utilities Maintenance Technician and Mechanic, as well as repairing water leaks/pipes, installing and reading water meters, performing groundskeeping work, and maintaining the Town's sewage pump stations. Work requires operating a variety of hand and power tools, light equipment, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and manual labor. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
Assists with repair work on water and sewer pipes and other components of the Town's water and sewer systems. Breaks cement and asphalt in order to reach pipes. Installs, repairs, and/or replaces pipes. Assist with repairs and cleaning of sewer pump stations.
Installs water meters. Reads and records hour meter and reports readings for use in generating utility billings.
Monitors sewer pump stations, reads sewer clocks, and ensures continuous and proper operation. Performs preventive maintenance such as oiling components of sewer pump stations.
Responds to malfunctions at sewer pump stations and potable water wells, troubleshoots, and identifies problems. Performs minor repairs.
Assists with building maintenance to include occasional painting.
Maintains equipment and ensures its proper working condition. Reports equipment, materials, or supply problems to the Supervisor.
Obtains materials, supplies and equipment needed to perform scheduled/assigned repairs, and maintenance work. Drives a truck to and from the job sites. Performs maintenance on equipment and tools and ensures their proper working condition.
Plows or shovels snow from public roads.
Keeps flower beds neat and clean.
Pick up trash and dead animals.
Directs traffic around work site. Performs V-DOT flagging activities as necessary.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools in the performance of assigned tasks including, but not limited to mowers, chain saws, shovels, brooms, and weed eaters.
Clean storm drains.
Performs varied grounds keeping duties such as mowing grass, blowing and/or vacuuming leaves, cutting trees and limbs, sweeping sidewalks, shoveling snow, and removing debris and trash from Town properties using equipment such as a zero-turn mower, walk behind mower, blower, bush hog, and tractor.
Drives Town vehicles to and from job sites, for snow removal, and other job-related tasks; and
Performs other assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent;
One (1) to two (2) years of related work experience and/or training that includes water and sewer line repair and maintenance work is preferred.
Must possess a valid drivers' license.
Must possess a pesticide spraying certification or be willing to obtain it within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Registered Technician Certification for pesticide spraying.
Must pass a background check, physical, and drug screening;
Must have a proven record of dependability and excellent customer service skills.
Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Isle of Wight County and the Town of Smithfield;
Knowledge of the geography of the County and surrounding areas;
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR;
Knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment;
Knowledge of use, operation, and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment common to the field;
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to landscape maintenance;
Knowledge safe working practices;
Skill in communicating and working effectively with a team;
Skill in planning and organizing work
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
Skill in clarifying authority, responsibilities, and expectations; and
Ability to complete assigned work within established deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards, and prescribed procedures;
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
Ability to work independently;
Ability to meet regular attendance requirements;
Ability to maintain the professional expertise required to perform the job effectively;
Ability to make timely and sound decisions;
Ability to adhere to all established safety standards and ensure such standards are not violated;
Ability to perform manual labor;
Ability to safely and effectively perform basic landscape maintenance, and repair work;
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the type of work being performed;
Ability to safely and skillfully operate motorized vehicles and equipment used in the course of work;
Ability to estimate time and materials for completion of projects;
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials, fellow employees, and the general public.
The Town of Smithfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Health & Dental Insurance
Coverage available for employees and their eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions, if elected. The Town contributes generously towards employee and dependent premiums.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase one of the following supplemental insurance policies: disability, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Healthcare or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis.
Retirement
The Town participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). All plans have a required 5% employee contribution. For more information on VRS, please click
Life Insurance
The Town pays the entire premium for employee life insurance in the amount 2 times your annual salary.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1-8 times their annual salary. If employees enroll in optional life insurance for themselves they may purchase life insurance on their spouse and/or children.
Holidays
The Town of Smithfield follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Annual Leave (Vacation Time)
Full-time employees accrue annual leave based on years of service. Employees also receive a paid day off on their birthday.
Sick Leave
Full-Time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Bereavement Leave
Employees receive up to three days of paid leave in the instance of the death of an immediate family member.
Employee Assistance Program
The Town provides an Employee Assistance Program for all employees which consists of free, confidential counseling related to a broad range of issues.
01
Do you have any experience in basic grounds work to include mowing, weed eating, blowing and/or vacuuming leaves, or cutting tree limbs?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a valid Drivers' License?
Yes
No
Required Question
$17.05 Hourly
Location :
Town Hall
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
SMITH00004
Department:
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
Opening Date:
10/15/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
Working for the Town of Smithfield allows you to make a difference in your local community. Working as a TEAM, we provide exceptional customer service to enahce the experience of our residents, visitors, and businesses. We offer a work environment with excellent work-lfe balance, great benefits, community involvement, and the opportunity to work with amazing, dedicated people!
Summary
Under direct supervision, this position performs maintenance and repair work on the Town's water and sewer systems, performs grounds maintenance, and performs building maintenance. Duties include assisting and learning essential duties and responsibilities of Utilities Maintenance Technician and Mechanic, as well as repairing water leaks/pipes, installing and reading water meters, performing groundskeeping work, and maintaining the Town's sewage pump stations. Work requires operating a variety of hand and power tools, light equipment, lawn mowers, chainsaws, and manual labor. Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
Assists with repair work on water and sewer pipes and other components of the Town's water and sewer systems. Breaks cement and asphalt in order to reach pipes. Installs, repairs, and/or replaces pipes. Assist with repairs and cleaning of sewer pump stations.
Installs water meters. Reads and records hour meter and reports readings for use in generating utility billings.
Monitors sewer pump stations, reads sewer clocks, and ensures continuous and proper operation. Performs preventive maintenance such as oiling components of sewer pump stations.
Responds to malfunctions at sewer pump stations and potable water wells, troubleshoots, and identifies problems. Performs minor repairs.
Assists with building maintenance to include occasional painting.
Maintains equipment and ensures its proper working condition. Reports equipment, materials, or supply problems to the Supervisor.
Obtains materials, supplies and equipment needed to perform scheduled/assigned repairs, and maintenance work. Drives a truck to and from the job sites. Performs maintenance on equipment and tools and ensures their proper working condition.
Plows or shovels snow from public roads.
Keeps flower beds neat and clean.
Pick up trash and dead animals.
Directs traffic around work site. Performs V-DOT flagging activities as necessary.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools in the performance of assigned tasks including, but not limited to mowers, chain saws, shovels, brooms, and weed eaters.
Clean storm drains.
Performs varied grounds keeping duties such as mowing grass, blowing and/or vacuuming leaves, cutting trees and limbs, sweeping sidewalks, shoveling snow, and removing debris and trash from Town properties using equipment such as a zero-turn mower, walk behind mower, blower, bush hog, and tractor.
Drives Town vehicles to and from job sites, for snow removal, and other job-related tasks; and
Performs other assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent;
One (1) to two (2) years of related work experience and/or training that includes water and sewer line repair and maintenance work is preferred.
Must possess a valid drivers' license.
Must possess a pesticide spraying certification or be willing to obtain it within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Registered Technician Certification for pesticide spraying.
Must pass a background check, physical, and drug screening;
Must have a proven record of dependability and excellent customer service skills.
Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Isle of Wight County and the Town of Smithfield;
Knowledge of the geography of the County and surrounding areas;
Knowledge of First Aid and CPR;
Knowledge of operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment;
Knowledge of use, operation, and maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment common to the field;
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to landscape maintenance;
Knowledge safe working practices;
Skill in communicating and working effectively with a team;
Skill in planning and organizing work
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
Skill in clarifying authority, responsibilities, and expectations; and
Ability to complete assigned work within established deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards, and prescribed procedures;
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
Ability to work independently;
Ability to meet regular attendance requirements;
Ability to maintain the professional expertise required to perform the job effectively;
Ability to make timely and sound decisions;
Ability to adhere to all established safety standards and ensure such standards are not violated;
Ability to perform manual labor;
Ability to safely and effectively perform basic landscape maintenance, and repair work;
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the type of work being performed;
Ability to safely and skillfully operate motorized vehicles and equipment used in the course of work;
Ability to estimate time and materials for completion of projects;
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials, fellow employees, and the general public.
The Town of Smithfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Health & Dental Insurance
Coverage available for employees and their eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions, if elected. The Town contributes generously towards employee and dependent premiums.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase one of the following supplemental insurance policies: disability, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Healthcare or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis.
Retirement
The Town participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). All plans have a required 5% employee contribution. For more information on VRS, please click
Life Insurance
The Town pays the entire premium for employee life insurance in the amount 2 times your annual salary.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1-8 times their annual salary. If employees enroll in optional life insurance for themselves they may purchase life insurance on their spouse and/or children.
Holidays
The Town of Smithfield follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Annual Leave (Vacation Time)
Full-time employees accrue annual leave based on years of service. Employees also receive a paid day off on their birthday.
Sick Leave
Full-Time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Bereavement Leave
Employees receive up to three days of paid leave in the instance of the death of an immediate family member.
Employee Assistance Program
The Town provides an Employee Assistance Program for all employees which consists of free, confidential counseling related to a broad range of issues.
01
Do you have any experience in basic grounds work to include mowing, weed eating, blowing and/or vacuuming leaves, or cutting tree limbs?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a valid Drivers' License?
Yes
No
Required Question