Civilian Work Crew Assistant $18/hr (Amherst, VA; Madison Heights, VA)

• Assist with directing and monitoring inmate work crews assigned to community service projects
• Assist with maintaining public properties, roadways, parks, and community areas
• Operate and maintain equipment including mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, blowers, and other landscaping tools
• Perform grounds maintenance, landscaping, brush removal, mowing, trimming, and general beautification projects
• Load, unload, transport, and maintain equipment and materials
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, carrying, digging, clearing debris, and other physically demanding tasks
• Help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Sheriff's Office standards

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift heavy objects
• Experience operating lawn care, landscaping, or power equipment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance preferred
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, inmates, and the public

• Meaningful work that directly benefits Amherst County residents
• Varied outdoor projects and work locations
• Opportunity to operate equipment and develop practical skills
• Stable local government employment
• Work that makes a visible difference in the community every day

This is a part time position