Job Details

Salary: $15.00 - $22.46 Hourly
Location : City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 03204
Department: Public Works
Division: Trans-Streets & Traffic
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's right of ways. The successful applicant will operate a variety of mowing equipment including edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other small power equipment but also must be able to operate a farm tractor with bush-hog. Work is accomplished under the direction of Maintenance Technicians. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in landscape maintenance and performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Virginia Driver's License is required. Work 40 hours per week from April - November.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.
Examples of Duties

Performs routine landscape maintenance tasks within the City of Roanoke's right of ways. Operates a variety of mowing equipment including edgers, string trimmers, blowers and other small power equipment but also must be able to operate a farm tractor with bush-hog.
Typical Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in landscape maintenance and performance of heavy manual work is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental Information

A Virginia Driver's License is required.
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