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Job Description
Announcement Number: 309168748
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary up to $80,053 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Facilities Unit of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified
applicants for the position of Grounds Maintenance Technician within the Administrative
Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides professional, technical
and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes biennially in odd-numbered
years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the interim periods. The Facilities
Unit maintains the buildings and grounds of the LCB. This is a full-time position located in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Grounds
Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled work in the landscaping trade with the
majority of skilled maintenance and repair work completed in-house. Responsibilities of the
Grounds Maintenance Technician may include, without limitation:
• Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding,
mulching, mowing lawns, trimming hedges and watering plants;
• Keeping outdoor areas clean and clear of debris and fallen leaves;
• Identifying and eliminating plant diseases, pests and weeds in landscaping using various
tools and chemicals;
• Installing and repairing sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by, without limitation,
waterproofing, covering outdoor furniture with tarps and tying down unsecured items;
• Operating hand tools, power tools and various types of equipment, including power
mowers, tractor mowers, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) forklifts, pallet jacks and
pickup trucks;
• Performing maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment;
• Maintaining inventory and equipment maintenance records, preparing reports and directing
the work of contractors; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Grounds Maintenance Technician will be selected with special
preference given to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in the field of landscaping. A
qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED; (2) a valid driver's license; and (3)
at least 2 years of experience performing grounds maintenance work using a variety of tools,
equipment and techniques.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Working knowledge of gardening techniques and irrigation systems;
• The ability to work independently, once trained, and communicate effectively;
• The ability to utilize exceptional diagnostic skills to successfully identify and repair
failures or malfunctions with irrigation systems and landscape equipment;
• The ability to read and interpret landscape design drawings and apply the information to
identify existing irrigation zones;
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods, frequently move or lift up to
70-pounds and climb ladders; and
• Knowledge in inspecting grounds, identifying deficiencies and formulating plans for repair
or replacement.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 31, which has a salary range of
salary range of $54,434 to $80,053 under the employee/employer-paid retirement option. An
employer-paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee
contribution. Actual starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance
and membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options
and benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description
of the current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit the Nevada Public Employees'
Benefits Program. Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation
program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed outside in all weather conditions, and will involve
exposure to dirt, pollen, insects and noise hazards. Overtime is required during legislative
sessions, inclement weather and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the
Legislature. When overtime is worked, the Grounds Maintenance Technician may earn
compensatory time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with
the LCB Rules and Policies and subject to budgetary limits.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application, cover letter and current resume via email to LCBHR-
jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until
the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate must undergo a background check.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic
partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate
unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable
accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from
consideration based upon such requests.
(Revised 12/16/2024)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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