Hiring: Public Works

The Town of Kilmarnock has a full time opening with benefits in its Utilities and Public Works department for a Public Works employee.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintenance within Steptoe’s District, with duties including, but not limited to, maintaining the landscaped beds, watering, weeding, deadheading of plant materials, sweeping sidewalks and curbing and operating some power equipment.
Street beautification tasks including hanging of American flags, seasonal banners, Christmas tree etc. at locations within Kilmarnock.
Maintenance within Town Centre Park with duties including, but not limited to, general maintenance of all facilities at Town Centre Park, landscaping, operating some power equipment, cleaning of sidewalks, restrooms and public areas and trash removal.
Maintenance within other areas of town as needed: grass cutting, trash removal, painting as examples
Support during seasonal events at Town Centre Park. May require evenings and\or weekends.
Installation of seasonal equipment within the Park (i.e. holiday decorations, program set up)
Occasional other duties within public works or utilities
Assist, as needed, with water line and sewer line repair, occasionally at night and on weekends.
Flexibility with work hours is essential.
Work hours are 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday with evening and weekend shifts as required. High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required. Starting pay is $36,400 annual salary and may increase commensurate with abilities and qualifications. This is a full-time role with the benefits:

11 Paid Holidays
Health Insurance 100% paid by Town for employee; employee may purchase health insurance for any dependents.
Virginia Retirement System eligible.
457 Savings Account with employer match through Mission Square Retirement: Employee contributes at least $40 and the Town matches up to $20 per pay period
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 100% paid by Employer to Lincoln Financial
Optional Life Insurance purchase through Securian Life Insurance
1 North Main Street P.O. Box 1357 Kilmarnock VA 22482-1357

804-435-1552 FAX 804-435-1587 kilmarnockva.com

Optional AFLAC purchase
Plus, earn Vacation and Sick Leave from Day 1 of employment. Vacation leave is earned at a rate of 40 hours for the first year of employment. Sick leave is earned at a rate of 3.09 hours per pay cycle.
There is a 90-day probationary period for all hires.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,400.00 per year.

The application is available at the Town Office or at this link

Kilmarnock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application remains open until filled.